No Strings Attached
The novel is a science fiction romance that takes place on the planet of Vega-6. The story revolves around a young woman who becomes involved with an alien being and must navigate the complexities of their relationship amidst societal expectations and cultural differences.
By Lester Del Rey · First published 1950 · Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction · 5,688 words
First lines
_Poor Henry was an unhappy husband whose wife had a habit of using bad cliches. Alfear was a genii who was, quite like most humans, a creature of habit. Their murder compact was absolutely perfect, with -- _
Committing a perfect murder is a simple matter. Drive out some night to a lonely road, find a single person walking along out of sight of anyone else, offer him a ride, knife him, and go home. In such a crime, there's no reason to connect killer and victim -- no motive, no clue, no suspect.
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No Strings Attached is listed on Textopian as a novel by Lester Del Rey, dated 1950 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Lester Del Rey
- Date: 1950 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction, Dark Comedy, Psychological Thriller
- Length: 5,688 words
- Structure: 1 section, 84 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The plot involves a summoned demon and elements of magic, which are central to the fantasy genre.
- Horror — The themes of murder, death, and the psychological tension create a horror atmosphere.
- Science Fiction — The narrative explores concepts of dimensions and the nature of reality, typical of science fiction.
- Dark Comedy — The story employs humor in the absurdity of the protagonist's situation and his interactions with the demon.
Tags
Science Fiction · Romance · Space Opera · Adventure · Alien Invasion · Human Evolution · Interstellar Travel · First Contact · Intergalactic Politics · Social Commentary · Dystopian Future · Utopian Society