Flight from Time by Alfred Coppel
"Flight from Time" is a thought-provoking novel that explores the concept of time and its impact on human existence. The story follows a group of individuals who have discovered a way to escape the constraints of time, allowing them to live in a timeless state. However, as they soon realize, this freedom comes at a great cost, as they begin to lose touch with their emotions and experiences. As they struggle to maintain their grip on reality, they must confront the consequences of their actions and the true nature of time itself.
By Alfred Coppel · First published 1947 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller · 4,217 words
First lines
The meteor-smashed clock at first meant nothing.
Malenson had all the time in the cosmos. Too late, he
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Alfred Coppel
- Date: 1947 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller
- Length: 4,217 words
- Structure: 1 section, 70 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The book revolves around concepts of time and space travel, common themes in the science fiction genre.
- Adventure — The plot involves characters on a journey, facing challenges along the way, typical elements of the adventure genre.
- Thriller — The book incorporates suspense and tense situations often associated with the thriller genre.
Tags
Science Fiction · Time Travel · Philosophy · Mystery · Thought Provoking · Alternate Realities · Speculative Fiction · Futuristic · Dystopian · Social Commentary · Political Thriller · Technology