The Man who Played to Lose

Name: The Man who Played to Lose
Author: Laurence M. Janifer

This novel is a science fiction comedy that follows the story of a man who becomes embroiled in a complex plot involving time travel and alternate realities. The protagonist's actions inadvertently create multiple parallel universes, each with their own versions of reality. As he navigates these different worlds, he must confront various versions of himself and other characters. Throughout the novel, the protagonist's attempts to correct his mistakes and restore the original timeline are thwarted by his own ineptitude and the unpredictable nature of time travel. The story is a satirical commentary on the concept of free will and the consequences of meddling with the fabric of reality.

By Laurence M. Janifer · First published 1954 · Genre: Science Fiction, Political Fiction, Adventure · 8,938 words

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_Sometimes the very best thing you can do is to lose. The cholera germ, for instance, asks nothing better than that it be swallowed alive._

When I came into the control room the Captain looked up from a set of charts at me. He stood up and gave me a salute and I returned it, not making a ceremony out of it. "Half an hour to landing, sir," he said.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Laurence M. Janifer
Date: 1954 CE
Language: English
Genres: Science Fiction, Political Fiction, Adventure, Thriller, Drama
Length: 8,938 words
Structure: 1 section, 204 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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