Innocent at Large by Poul Anderson
The novel follows a young man who has been wrongly accused of murder and must clear his name while on the run from the authorities. He encounters various individuals who aid him in his quest for justice, including a woman with whom he develops a romantic connection. Along the way, he uncovers a complex web of deceit and corruption that led to his false accusation.
By Poul Anderson · First published 1965 · Genre: Science Fiction, Satire, Adventure · 9,289 words
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By Poul Anderson and Karen Anderson
The visiphone chimed when Peri had just gotten into her dinner gown. She peeled it off again and slipped on a casual bathrobe: a wisp of translucence which had set the president of Antarctic Enterprise -- or had it been the chairman of the board? -- back several thousand dollars. Then she pulled a lock of lion-colored hair down over one eye, checked with a mirror, rumpled it a tiny bit more and wrapped the robe loosely on top and tight around the hips.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Poul Anderson
- Date: 1965 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Satire, Adventure, Humor, Romance
- Length: 9,289 words
- Structure: 1 section, 268 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The narrative explores futuristic themes, interplanetary travel, and societal dynamics between Earth and Mars.
- Satire — The story critiques social and economic structures, particularly through the lens of con games and capitalism.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey filled with unexpected encounters and challenges in a foreign environment.
- Humor — The dialogue and situations often employ wit and comedic elements, highlighting absurdities in human behavior.
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Science Fiction · Space Opera · Adventure · Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Utopia · Dystopia · Future Society · Alien Invasion · Human Evolution · Evolutionary Biology