Trouble Times Two by George O. Smith
Trouble Times Two is a science fiction novel written by George O. Smith and published in 1958. The story follows the adventures of two space explorers who are stranded on an alien planet after their ship crashes. They must use their wits and skills to survive and find a way back home. Along the way, they encounter strange creatures and dangerous situations that test their resolve.
By George O. Smith · First published 1958 · Genre: Science Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Adventure · 10,871 words
First lines
Thomas Lionel Ph. D., M. M. bounded out of bed with a cheerful bit of off-tune song. He glanced at the calendar and then the clock and he grinned because life was just too good to be true.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: George O. Smith
- Date: 1958 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Adventure, Humor, Drama
- Length: 10,871 words
- Structure: 1 section, 334 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The narrative involves advanced scientific concepts, futuristic technology, and speculative ideas such as poltergeist effects and diagravitic forces.
- Psychological Fiction — The story explores the duality of the protagonist's mind, delving into themes of identity, schizophrenia, and the internal conflict between two personas.
- Adventure — The plot includes elements of exploration and discovery, as the protagonist navigates challenges related to new scientific phenomena and personal ambitions.
- Humor — The narrative contains humorous elements, particularly in the interactions between characters and the protagonist's mishaps, such as the tar and oil incident.
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science fiction · adventure · time travel · parallel universes · technology · suspense · mystery · action · futuristic · space exploration · conflict · characters