Hot Planet by Hal Clement (1963)
The story follows a group of scientists from Earth who are sent to the planet Glode, a world with an unbearably hot climate. The scientists must find a way to survive the extreme temperatures and discover the cause of the planet's heat. Along the way, they must also contend with the hostile native life forms and the mysterious forces that seem to be controlling the planet. The novel is a classic example of hard science fiction, as it focuses on the scientific and technological aspects of the story. It also explores themes of exploration, adaptation, and the consequences of human interference with nature.
By Hal Clement · First published 1963 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy · 4 chapters · 12,261 words
First lines
Mercury had no atmosphere -- everyone knew that. Why was it developing one now?
The wind which had nearly turned the "Albireo's" landing into a disaster instead of a mathematical exercise was still playing tunes about the fins and landing legs as Schlossberg made his way down to Deck Five.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Hal Clement
- Date: 1963 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller
- Length: 12,261 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 209 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The book is set in a distant future and follows the story of a group of astronauts who are sent to explore a distant planet.
- Adventure — The book follows the astronauts as they explore the planet and encounter various obstacles and challenges.
- Fantasy — The book contains elements of fantasy, such as the mysterious creatures and plants that the astronauts encounter on the planet.
- Mystery — The book contains elements of mystery, as the astronauts attempt to uncover the secrets of the planet and its inhabitants.
Tags
Explorers · Fiction · Mercury (Planet) · Science Fiction · albireo · around · ash · back · burkett · could · dr · enough
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV