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Walton, Bryce
1918
1988
O'Hara, Kenneth
Murphy, R. A.
Prisoner of the Brain-Mistress
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"Prisoner of the Brain-Mistress" by Bryce Walton is a science fiction novel written during the mid-20th century. Set in a speculative future, the book explores themes of social stagnation and the extremes to which society might go to achieve progress. The narrative involves the protagonist, Ivan Allinger, who becomes embroiled in a conflict involving advanced scientific principles and the ethical dilemmas associated with technological advancement. The story follows Ivan Allinger, the Commander of the International Secret Police in a chaotic future where remnants of fascism threaten global peace. After an attempt on his life, Ivan is saved by an alien scientist named Draken, who transports him to the distant and advanced world of Mohln. There, he meets Jokan, a perfect woman who embodies the beauty of their society but also represents its inherent stagnation and decay. Draken reveals that the culture of Mohln has become too complacent and requires destruction to foster a renewed pursuit of progress and creativity. Ultimately, Ivan's journey raises existential questions about the nature of societal evolution, the consequences of utopia, and the true meaning of advancement in human civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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