Feet of Clay by Robert Hoskins
Feet of Clay is a novel by Robert Hoskins that follows the story of a young man named Clay, who is struggling to find his place in the world. After a traumatic event in his childhood, Clay has been living a life of isolation and loneliness. He is desperate to find a way to connect with the world around him, but his attempts to do so are often met with failure. When Clay meets a mysterious woman named Lila, he finds himself drawn to her and the possibility of a new life. But as he begins to explore his newfound connection with Lila, he discovers that she is not who she appears to be. As Clay's journey takes him deeper into the secrets of Lila's past, he must confront the truth about himself and the world he thought he knew. Feet of Clay is a story of self-discovery and redemption, as Clay learns to accept himself and the world around him. It is a story of hope and courage, as Clay finds the strength to face his fears and embrace the life he was meant to live.
By Robert Hoskins · First published 1958 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Fiction · 7,674 words
First lines
"The problem," said Cassidy, "would seem to be simple." He thumped his outsized knuckles against the desk. "Almost too simple."
"Why?" The other was a wearer of the black and silver uniform of Extrasol Traders; a short man, made shorter by the beer-barrel shape of his body and the extreme width of his shoulders. His head was capped with close-cropped gray curls.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Robert Hoskins
- Date: 1958 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 7,674 words
- Structure: 1 section, 205 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The title 'Feet of Clay' implies a hidden truth that needs to be uncovered, which is a common theme in mystery novels.
- Thriller — The title 'Feet of Clay' implies a hidden danger that needs to be avoided, which is a common theme in thriller novels.
- Fiction — The book is written by Robert Hoskins, a fiction author, so it is likely to be a work of fiction.
- Literary Fiction — Robert Hoskins is known for writing literary fiction, so this book is likely to be a work of literary fiction.
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