Warrior Race by Robert Sheckley
The novel explores the concept of a warrior society where individuals are genetically engineered to be aggressive and violent from birth. The story follows a young man who is part of this society but begins to question its values and morals after being sent on a mission that goes awry. He starts to develop feelings for a woman who challenges his worldview, leading him to reevaluate the nature of his existence and the true purpose of the warrior race.
By Robert Sheckley · First published 1972 · Genre: Science Fiction, Satire, Adventure · 5,031 words
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They never did discover whose fault it was. Fannia pointed out that if Donnaught had had the brains of an ox, as well as the build, he would have remembered to check the tanks. Donnaught, although twice as big as him, wasn't quite as fast with an insult. He intimated, after a little thought, that Fannia's nose might have obstructed his reading of the fuel gauge.
This still left them twenty light-years from Thetis, with a cupful of transformer fuel in the emergency tank.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Robert Sheckley
- Date: 1972 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Satire, Adventure, Humor, Fantasy
- Length: 5,031 words
- Structure: 1 section, 161 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The narrative is set in a futuristic space environment, featuring advanced technology, alien cultures, and interstellar travel.
- Satire — The story critiques human nature and societal norms through the absurdity of the Cascellan culture's approach to warfare and honor.
- Adventure — The protagonists embark on a perilous journey, facing challenges and conflicts in an alien world.
- Humor — The dialogue and situations often contain comedic elements, highlighting the absurdity of the characters' circumstances.
Tags
Science Fiction · Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Alien Invasion · Warfare · Military Science · Anthropology · Cultural Critique · Societal Satire · Absurdism · Speculative Fiction