Appointment in Tomorrow
Appointment in Tomorrow is a science fiction novel written by Fritz Leiber and published in 1953. The story follows the adventures of a time traveler named John Deth who becomes trapped in a future world where humans have evolved into two distinct species, one of which has enslaved the other. As he navigates this dangerous new reality, Deth must use his wits and skills to survive and ultimately find a way back to his own time. The novel explores themes of power, oppression, and the nature of humanity in a thought-provoking and engaging manner.
By Fritz Leiber · First published 1952 · Genre: Science Fiction, Dystopian, Political Thriller · 11,803 words
First lines
Is it possible to have a world without moral values? Or does lack of morality become a moral value, also?
The first angry rays of the sun -- which, startlingly enough, still rose in the east at 24 hour intervals -- pierced the lacy tops of Atlantic combers and touched thousands of sleeping Americans with unconscious fear, because of their unpleasant similarity to the rays from World War III's atomic bombs.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Fritz Leiber
- Date: 1952 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Dystopian, Political Thriller, Psychological, Philosophical
- Length: 11,803 words
- Structure: 1 section, 273 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The narrative is set in a future world with advanced technology, including spaceships and thinking machines, and explores themes of scientific progress and its impact on society.
- Dystopian — The story presents a society struggling with the aftermath of war and the influence of a powerful organization, reflecting a grim and controlled future.
- Political Thriller — The plot involves political intrigue, manipulation, and power struggles within a futuristic government and its interactions with scientists.
- Psychological — The narrative delves into the psychological manipulation of characters, exploring themes of control, influence, and the human mind.
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science fiction · short stories · speculative fiction · futurism · dystopia · time travel · human condition · philosophical · existentialism · technology · society · imagination