The Engineer by Frederik Pohl (1957)
The Engineer is a science fiction novel written by Frederik Pohl and published in 1987. The story follows the adventures of an engineer named Barney who travels through time to prevent a catastrophic event from occurring. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and meets interesting characters that help him on his journey.
By Frederik Pohl · First published 1957 · Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller, Adventure · 3,085 words
First lines
The Big Wheels of tomorrow will be men who can see the big picture. But blowouts have small beginnings.
It was very simple. Some combination of low temperature and high pressure had forced something from the seepage at the ocean bottom into combination with something in the water around them.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Frederik Pohl
- Date: 1957 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Thriller, Adventure, Political Fiction, Drama
- Length: 3,085 words
- Structure: 1 section, 55 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The narrative is set in a futuristic world with advanced technology, focusing on deep-sea oil drilling and the challenges faced by engineers in this speculative environment.
- Thriller — The story involves high-stakes situations, technical crises, and the urgency of resolving potentially catastrophic problems, creating a suspenseful atmosphere.
- Adventure — The plot includes elements of exploration and the challenges of working in extreme environments, typical of adventure narratives.
- Political Fiction — The narrative includes political elements, such as corporate and national interests, and references to historical political events, influencing the characters' actions and decisions.
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science fiction · engineering · technology · space exploration · future society · humanity · artificial intelligence · dystopia · innovation · conflict · survival · ethics