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Walton, Bryce
1918
1988
O'Hara, Kenneth
Luros, Milton
1911
1999
Rosenblatt, Milton Louis
Moon of memory
$aUnited States :$bColumbia Publications, Inc., $c1950.
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"Moon of Memory" by Bryce Walton is a science fiction novel written during the early 1950s. The story revolves around themes of escape, identity, and the search for happiness in a dystopian future, specifically on the red planet Mars and its moon, Deimos. This narrative engages with the psychological and emotional struggles of its protagonist in a society that has repressive socio-political structures. The plot follows the character Barstac, an infamous criminal who escapes from a Martian prison with the help of Marian Sayers, a wealthy and adventurous woman who is infatuated with the notion of his legend. After evading capture, Barstac's focus is on reaching Deimos, a mysterious place said to offer an otherworldly escape from reality. Throughout their journey, Barstac becomes caught in a web of memories and emotions, as he grapples with his past and a profound betrayal by Marian, who later reveals her motive rooted in vengeance over her deceased husband, a victim of Barstac’s violent past. As they encounter the enigmatic Martians, who harbor deep therapeutic powers, the novel explores the complexities of remorse, escapism, and the possibility of redemption in a world steeped in forgotten joys. Ultimately, the book confronts the dual nature of human existence—caught between dreams and harsh realities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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1950
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Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Science fiction
Short stories
Martians -- Fiction
Mars (Planet) -- Fiction
Criminals -- Fiction
Deimos (Satellite) -- Fiction
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