Planet of the Damned

Name: Planet of the Damned
Author: Harry Harrison

The novel is set on a distant planet where a group of humans are stranded after their spaceship crashes. The planet's atmosphere is toxic to humans and the survivors must navigate its harsh environment in search of a way off. They soon discover that they are not alone, as the planet is inhabited by mutated creatures that have adapted to the hostile conditions.

By Harry Harrison · First published 1962 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller · 19 chapters · 66,537 words

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EVIL

Brion entered the temple and stood as if rooted to the ground. There was a horror in this place -- it clung to everything. Muffled and hooded men stood silent and unmoving about the room, their attention rigidly focused on a figure in the center. Brion wondered how he knew they were men -- only their eyes showed, eyes completely empty of expression yet somehow reminding him of a bird of prey.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Harry Harrison
Date: 1962 CE
Language: English
Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller, Dystopian
Length: 66,537 words
Structure: 19 chapters, 1,128 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Science Fiction — The book is set in a futuristic universe with advanced technology and explores themes typical of science fiction such as space travel and planetary conflict.
Adventure — The narrative follows a protagonist on a mission, involving action-packed sequences and exploration of unknown territories.
Thriller — The plot includes suspenseful elements and high-stakes situations that create tension and excitement.
Dystopian — The story features a society facing significant challenges and moral dilemmas, characteristic of dystopian settings.