A Hitch in Time by Frederik Pohl
A Hitch in Time is a science fiction novel written by Frederik Pohl and published in 1978. The story follows the adventures of a time traveler named Joe who becomes trapped in the past and must find a way to return to his own time period. Along the way, he encounters various historical figures and events that shape his understanding of history and humanity.
By Frederik Pohl · First published 1973 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller · 3,481 words
First lines
Obviously the man was dying, and there was no chance that he ever would be discovered.
I blessed the carelessness that had caused me to set the space-time dials a little off when I began this journey to the distant past. I had come to this barbaric era in the proper time, indeed, but millions of miles removed from it in space. It had been only after an annoying search that I had discovered Earth, jetted toward it in my space-drive suit and had come down out of the skies to land on this tiny, deserted island in the middle of an empty sea.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Frederik Pohl
- Date: 1973 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller, Drama, Romance
- Length: 3,481 words
- Structure: 1 section, 100 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The narrative involves time travel, space exploration, and advanced technology, which are hallmark elements of science fiction.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a perilous journey through time, facing various dangers and challenges.
- Thriller — The story contains suspenseful elements, including espionage, identity theft, and high-stakes conflict.
- Drama — The plot explores complex emotional and moral dilemmas, particularly concerning the protagonist's personal motivations and ethical decisions.
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science fiction · time travel · adventure · futuristic · technology · alternate history · dystopian · suspense · humanity · philosophy · society · exploration