This World Must Die!
Horace Bowne Fyfe's This World Must Die! is a science fiction novel set in a post-apocalyptic future. The world has been devastated by a nuclear war, and the survivors are struggling to rebuild their lives. The protagonist, John, is a scientist who is trying to find a way to save humanity from extinction. He discovers a way to create a new world, but it requires the destruction of the old one. He must convince the survivors to accept his plan, and face the difficult moral choices that come with it. Along the way, he must also confront the forces of evil that are determined to keep the old world alive. This World Must Die! is a thrilling story of courage, hope, and the power of the human spirit.
By Horace Bowne Fyfe · First published 1951 · Genre: Science Fiction, Dystopian Fiction, Adventure · 9,615 words
First lines
Lou Phillips sat on the cold metal deck of the control room, seething with a growing dislike for the old man.
"What you are here for," the other had told him when the guards had brought Phillips in, "is a simple crime of violence. You'll do, I'm sure."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Horace Bowne Fyfe
- Date: 1951 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Dystopian Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy
- Length: 9,615 words
- Structure: 1 section, 264 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The title of the book suggests a futuristic world that must be destroyed, which is a common theme in science fiction.
- Dystopian Fiction — The title of the book suggests a world that is oppressive and undesirable, which is a common theme in dystopian fiction.
- Adventure — The title of the book suggests a journey or quest to destroy the world, which is a common theme in adventure stories.
- Fantasy — The title of the book suggests a world that is not of this world, which is a common theme in fantasy stories.
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