Consignment by Alan Edward Nourse
The story follows the adventures of a group of space travelers who are sent on a mission to explore a distant planet. The planet is inhabited by a race of aliens who are hostile to humans, and the travelers must find a way to survive and complete their mission. Along the way, they encounter a variety of strange creatures and situations, and must rely on their wits and courage to make it back home alive. The novel is set in a future where space travel is commonplace, and explores themes of exploration, survival, and the human spirit. It is a classic of science fiction literature, and is considered to be one of Nourse's best works.
By Alan Edward Nourse · First published 1953 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Mystery · 4,765 words
First lines
In the jungle the vicious man-killer is king, but what chance would a tiger have in the Times Square traffic.
The three shots ripped through the close night air of the prison, sharply, unbelievably. Three guards crumpled like puppets in the dead silence that followed. The thought flashed through Krenner's mind, incredibly, that possibly no one had heard.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Alan Edward Nourse
- Date: 1953 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Mystery, Fantasy
- Length: 4,765 words
- Structure: 1 section, 76 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — Consignment is a science fiction novel by Alan Edward Nourse, which follows the story of a group of scientists who are sent to a distant planet to investigate a mysterious signal.
- Adventure — The novel follows the scientists as they explore the planet and encounter various dangers and obstacles, making it an adventure story.
- Mystery — The novel follows the scientists as they attempt to uncover the source of the mysterious signal, making it a mystery story.
- Fantasy — The novel features elements of fantasy, such as the mysterious signal and the strange creatures the scientists encounter on the planet.
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