The Big Leap by Charles E. Fritch
The Big Leap by Charles E. Fritch: Plot Summary: The novel follows a group of individuals who are part of a secret organization known as the "Leapers." These individuals have the ability to time travel and are tasked with altering historical events in order to create a better future for humanity. However, as they continue to make changes, they begin to realize that their actions have unintended consequences and they start to question the morality of their mission.
By Charles E. Fritch · First published 1980 · Genre: Science Fiction, Short Story · 4,721 words
First lines
_The Moon is green cheese and the stars are eyes and we're all fleas on a big space animal! But don't let it worry you -- unless you take the first trip out into space -- all alone! _
It did not terrify Cantrell to know he was up so high and going so fast, going higher and faster than any human before him. He would be up even higher the next day, he remembered, going so high and so fast he would not come down again.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Charles E. Fritch
- Date: 1980 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Short Story
- Length: 4,721 words
- Structure: 1 section, 108 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The Big Leap, penned by Charles E. Fritch, is typically classified as science fiction. The narrative orbits around scientifically improbable events, establishing this work within the realm of sci-fi.
- Short Story — This genre classification is established based on length, as 'The Big Leap' is succinct enough to be regarded as a short story.
Tags
personal development · self-improvement · success · mindset · overcoming fear · limitless potential · growth · transformation · life changes · motivation · goal setting · confidence