Identity by George O. Smith (1958)
Identity is a science fiction novel written by George O. Smith and published in 1954. The story follows the adventures of a man named John Gordon, who discovers that he has been cloned multiple times without his knowledge or consent. As he tries to uncover the truth behind his identity, he becomes embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy involving powerful corporations and government agencies. Along the way, he meets a variety of colorful characters and faces numerous challenges as he struggles to reclaim control over his life.
By George O. Smith · First published 1958 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller · 17,577 words
First lines
Cal Blair paused at the threshold of the Solarian Medical Association and held the door while four people came out. He entered, and gave his name to the girl at the reception desk, and then though he had the run of the place on a visitor basis, Cal waited until the girl nodded that he should go on into the laboratories.
His nose wrinkled with the smell of neoform, and shuddered at the white plastic walls. He came to the proper door and entered without knocking. He stood in the center of the room as far from the shelves of dangerous-looking bottles on one wall as he could get -- without getting too close to the preserved specimens of human viscera on the other wall.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: George O. Smith
- Date: 1958 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller, Mystery, Drama
- Length: 17,577 words
- Structure: 1 section, 543 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The book explores futuristic technology and speculative scientific concepts.
- Adventure — The narrative involves a journey or quest with significant challenges and excitement.
- Thriller — The plot includes suspenseful and intense situations that keep the reader engaged.
- Mystery — The story contains elements of intrigue and problem-solving.
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science fiction · identity · self-discovery · technology · human nature · psychology · philosophy · existentialism · society · individualism · artificial intelligence · transformation