The Elroom by Jerry Sohl (1955)
The Elroom is a science fiction novel by Jerry Sohl, first published in 1954. It tells the story of a group of scientists who discover a mysterious room in an abandoned mine. Inside the room is a strange machine that can create anything the scientists desire. But as they explore the room and its secrets, they soon discover that the machine has a sinister purpose. As they struggle to understand the machine and its power, they must also confront the dangers that lurk within the Elroom. The novel is a thrilling exploration of the power of science and the consequences of unchecked ambition.
By Jerry Sohl · First published 1955 · Genre: Science Fiction, Mystery, Adventure · 4,200 words
First lines
"Timmy was getting too much 3-dimension television, and he was mistaking it for Mother Nature. So his parents took him out to see the natural wonders, which he unhappily mistook for 3-D television."
She had never seen violinists work so hard. They were running their bows back and forth so fast their hands were blurred. The musicians' faces were studies in concentration and the concertmaster -- he wasn't two feet from her -- had worked himself into such a frenzy veins were standing out on his red face.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Jerry Sohl
- Date: 1955 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Mystery, Adventure, Fantasy
- Length: 4,200 words
- Structure: 1 section, 146 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The Elroom is a science fiction novel by Jerry Sohl, which follows the story of a group of scientists who discover a mysterious room that can manipulate time and space.
- Mystery — The Elroom is a mystery novel as the characters must unravel the secrets of the mysterious room and its powers.
- Adventure — The Elroom is an adventure novel as the characters must explore the room and its powers, and face the dangers that come with it.
- Fantasy — The Elroom is a fantasy novel as it features elements of magic and the supernatural, such as the mysterious room and its powers.
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