Marley's Chain by Alan Edward Nourse
Marley's Chain is a science fiction novel by Alan Edward Nourse, published in 1956. The story follows the journey of a young man named Marley who discovers he is part of a galactic government experiment to test the limits of human endurance and free will. As Marley navigates this strange new world, he must confront his own mortality and the true nature of his existence. What do you think about Marley's Chain?
By Alan Edward Nourse · First published 1952 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Political · 7,384 words
First lines
"Tam's problem was simple. He lived in a world that belonged to someone else."
They saw Tam's shabby clothing and the small, weather-beaten bag he carried, and they ordered him aside from the flow of passengers, and checked his packet of passports and visas with extreme care. Then they ordered him to wait. Tam waited, a chilly apprehension rising in his throat. For fifteen minutes he watched them, helplessly.
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Marley's Chain is listed on Textopian as a novel by Alan Edward Nourse, dated 1952 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Alan Edward Nourse
- Date: 1952 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Political, Thriller, Action
- Length: 7,384 words
- Structure: 1 section, 126 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The book is set on a foreign planet and involves space travel and other futuristic elements, typically associated with the Science Fiction genre.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a dangerous journey, encountering various physical challenges and adversities.
- Political — There are political themes throughout the book, including concentration of power and societal division.
- Thriller — The book includes themes of suspense, tension, and excitement.
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