Out of this World by Henry Hasse
The novel is a science fiction tale set on the planet Venus, where humans have established a colony. The story follows a group of colonists who are struggling to survive in a harsh environment. They face numerous challenges, including treacherous terrain, toxic gases, and conflicts with rival factions. As tensions rise, the protagonist discovers a hidden underground city that has been abandoned for centuries. This discovery sets off a chain reaction of events that threatens the very existence of the colony. The novel explores themes of survival, power struggles, and the human condition in the face of adversity. It is a gripping tale of action, suspense, and intrigue set against the backdrop of a hostile alien world.
By Henry Hasse · First published 1947 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller · 8,955 words
First lines
There was no escape but death from that fetid prison planet and its crazed, sadistic overseer.
When the Earth supply ship set down upon prison planet Number Seven last week, a curious state of affairs was found: the prisoners below mining the ore as usual, the overseer dead, and every indication of some stark drama having taken place. In the study of the overseer's house one man was found dead, apparently by his own hand, and beside him on the desk was a hastily scribbled document which is herewith published.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Henry Hasse
- Date: 1947 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller, Psychological Drama, Dystopian
- Length: 8,955 words
- Structure: 1 section, 142 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The story is set on a prison planet, involves space travel, and features futuristic technology such as force barriers and atom-pistols.
- Adventure — The plot revolves around the prisoners' daring escape plan and the challenges they face in executing it.
- Thriller — The narrative is filled with tension and suspense, particularly in the interactions with the sadistic overseer and the climactic confrontation.
- Psychological Drama — The story delves into the psychological states of the characters, especially their hatred for Marnick and McGowan's complex motivations for revenge.
Tags
Science Fiction · Space Opera · Pulp Fiction · 1930s Literature · Early Space Exploration · Adventure Story · Alien Invasion · Humanity's Future · Speculative Fiction · Utopian/Dystopian · Social Commentary · Satire