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Carson, Sam
A world to die for
$aNew York, NY :$bKing-Size Publications, Inc., $c1954.
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"A World to Die For" by Sam Carson is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. Set against the backdrop of interstellar exploration and conflict, the story revolves around the themes of identity, love, and the clash of civilizations. It specifically delves into the journey of Rik Guelf, a young man pursuing answers about his missing father and the mysteries surrounding a powerful alien race known as the Titans. In the narrative, Rik Guelf pilots a small space yacht, the Markab, alongside Captain Rodolph and the cynical Pere Danold, on a mission to confront an elusive alien ship believed to have attacked other vessels. Throughout their journey, they encounter a magnificent Crystal Woman, Shellon, who reveals herself as a Titan and the fate of Rik's father, Eiler Guelf, who has become one of them. As Rik struggles with his emotions and the implications of his father's choice to abandon Earth for a new life, he is faced with the decision of whether to pursue a similar path towards becoming a Titan himself, embracing a life of creativity and peace versus the conflicts of Galactic service. The book intricately weaves themes of love, choice, and the quest for a better existence across the cosmos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
20240310112834carson
1954
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Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Science fiction
Short stories
Space ships -- Fiction
Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
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Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
Category: Novels
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