Victory by Lester Del Rey (1943)

Name: Victory
Author: Lester Del Rey

The novel is set on a distant planet where humans have established colonies. The story follows a young man who becomes embroiled in a conflict between rival factions vying for control of the planet's resources. As tensions escalate, he finds himself at the forefront of a desperate struggle for survival and power.

By Lester Del Rey · First published 1943 · Genre: Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Adventure · 10 chapters · 20,757 words

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From above came the sound of men singing. Captain Duke O'Neill stopped clipping his heavy black beard to listen. It had been a long time since he'd heard such a sound -- longer than the time since he'd last had a bath or seen a woman. It had never been the singing type of war. Yet now even the high tenor of old Teroini, who lay on a pad with neither legs nor arms, was mixed into the chorus. It could mean only one thing!

As if to confirm his thoughts, Burke Thompson hobbled past the cabin, stopping just long enough to shout. "Duke, we're home! They've sighted Meloa!"

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Work type: Novel
Author: Lester Del Rey
Date: 1943 CE
Language: English
Genres: Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Adventure, Drama, Dystopian
Length: 20,757 words
Structure: 10 chapters, 359 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Science Fiction — The narrative explores futuristic concepts and technology, central to the plot.
Speculative Fiction — It examines hypothetical scenarios and their implications on society.
Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey filled with challenges and conflicts.
Drama — The story delves into character development and emotional struggles.