Big Baby by Jack Sharkey
The novel revolves around a young man's struggle to come to terms with his troubled past and find redemption. It explores themes of identity, family dynamics, and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative is character-driven, focusing on the protagonist's inner turmoil and emotional growth as he navigates a series of challenging situations.
By Jack Sharkey · Genre: Science Fiction, Comedy, Adventure · 5 chapters · 16,668 words
First lines
The baby was lonesome, helpless and afraid. It wasn't his fault he was seven hundred feet tall!
The dancing green blip traced an erratic course upon the glossy gray screen, the jagged-line pattern repeated over and over, its outline going from dim to sharply emerald brightness to dim again before fading. The technician cut the switch. There was a sustained whir of reorganization within the machine as the data-cards were refiled.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Jack Sharkey
- Date: Date unknown
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Comedy, Adventure, Drama
- Length: 16,668 words
- Structure: 5 chapters, 394 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The plot revolves around futuristic and speculative elements.
- Comedy — The writing style and themes incorporate humor and satire.
- Adventure — The narrative includes elements of action and exploration.
- Drama — The story contains emotional and interpersonal conflicts.
Tags
Coming-of-Age · Literary Fiction · Family Drama · Domestic Violence · Trauma · Emotional Abuse · Psychological Thriller · Dark Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Poverty · Working Class