Prime Difference by Alan Edward Nourse
"Prime Difference" is a science fiction novel written by Alan Edward Nourse in 1958. The story follows the journey of a young mathematician named John Muller, who discovers that he has the ability to manipulate time and space through a mysterious device known as the "Prime Difference." With this power, Muller sets out to change the course of history and alter the fate of humanity. However, as he delves deeper into his mission, he realizes that changing the past is not as simple as he thought, and he must confront the consequences of his actions. The novel explores themes of time travel, free will, and the butterfly effect, making it a thought-provoking and exciting read for fans of science fiction.
By Alan Edward Nourse · First published 1963 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Speculative Fiction · 6,091 words
First lines
Being two men rolled out of one would solve / my problems -- but which one would I be?
I suppose that every guy reaches a point once in his lifetime when he gets one hundred and forty per cent fed up with his wife.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Alan Edward Nourse
- Date: 1963 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Speculative Fiction, Dystopian
- Length: 6,091 words
- Structure: 1 section, 184 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The book involves advanced technology, future settings, and concepts that are beyond the current scientific understanding.
- Adventure — The main character traverses through various places, encountering challenges and conflicts along the way.
- Speculative Fiction — The book explores hypothetical scenarios and concepts, such as time travel, that are not grounded in reality.
- Dystopian — The story is set in a future society suffering from oppressive societal control, one of the common themes in dystopian narratives.
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