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Gilbert, Robert E.
1924
1993
Gilbert, Robert Ernest
Gilbert, R. E.
Emshwiller, Ed
1925
1990
Emsh
Emsh, Ed
Alexander, Ed
Emshwiller, Edmund A.
Willer
EMSH
Hunt the Hog of Joe
$aUnited States :$bRoyal Publications, Inc,$c1956.
Produced from Infinity, February 1957
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"Hunt the Hog of Joe" by Robert E. Gilbert is a science fiction novel likely written in the mid-20th century. The narrative revolves around Ube Kinlock, a hunter summoned by the Galactic Government to eliminate a deadly creature known as the Hog, which poses a significant threat to the inhabitants of Planet Maggie. The book explores themes of survival, cultural clashes, and the consequences of colonialism, set against a backdrop of a strange planet governed by unconventional laws that challenge Kinlock's understanding of morality and coexistence. The storyline follows Ube Kinlock as he navigates the unique and often bizarre societal norms of Maggie while on his mission to hunt the Hog. Upon his arrival on the planet, Kinlock quickly encounters resistance from the local authorities, particularly from Dominant Olaf Ypsilanti, who is reluctant to accept his presence. Alongside Betty Toal, a spirited local hunter, Kinlock discovers that the Hog is not merely a mindless beast, but a creature possessing a level of intelligence and a voice that challenges the reasons for its extermination. As Kinlock grapples with ethical dilemmas surrounding his mission, the narrative unfolds with thrilling encounters and significant revelations about the Hog's nature, ultimately leading to a climax that forces Kinlock to reconsider his understanding of life, death, and the interconnections of beings across galaxies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Science fiction
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Hunting stories
Life on other planets -- Fiction
Hunters -- Fiction
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