Coming Attraction by Fritz Leiber
Coming Attraction is a science fiction novel written by Fritz Leiber and published in 1950. The story follows the adventures of a group of humans who are transported to an alien planet where they must fight for their survival against hostile creatures. Along the way, they encounter strange technologies and discover secrets about the planet's history.
By Fritz Leiber · First published 1950 · Genre: Science Fiction, Dystopian, Noir · 6,078 words
First lines
Women will always go on trying to attract men. even when the future seems to have no future!
The coupe with the fishhooks welded to the fender shouldered up over the curb like the nose of a nightmare. The girl in its path stood frozen, her face probably stiff with fright under her mask. For once my reflexes weren't shy. I took a fast step toward her, grabbed her elbow, yanked her back. Her black skirt swirled out.
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Coming Attraction is listed on Textopian as a novel by Fritz Leiber, dated 1950 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Fritz Leiber
- Date: 1950 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Dystopian, Noir, Speculative Fiction, Thriller
- Length: 6,078 words
- Structure: 1 section, 168 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The story is set in a dystopian future with advanced technology, societal changes, and post-apocalyptic elements.
- Dystopian — The narrative explores a future society with oppressive and unsettling social norms, such as mandatory masking and societal decay.
- Noir — The story features a dark, gritty atmosphere with elements of crime, mystery, and morally ambiguous characters.
- Speculative Fiction — The plot speculates on future societal trends and technological advancements, such as anti-radiation clothing and masked wrestling.
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science fiction · fantasy · urban fantasy · short stories · speculative fiction · adventure · humor · satire · dystopian · post-apocalyptic · social commentary · character-driven