Postmark Ganymede
The novel follows the story of a group of scientists and engineers who are sent to the Jovian moon of Ganymede to investigate a mysterious signal that has been detected coming from the moon. The team discovers that the signal is coming from an alien artifact, and they must unravel its secrets before the alien race that created it returns to reclaim it. The novel follows the team as they explore the alien artifact, uncovering its secrets and learning more about the alien race that created it. Along the way, they must also contend with the hostile environment of Ganymede, as well as the political machinations of the various governments involved in the mission. The novel is a thrilling exploration of the unknown, as the team races against time to uncover the secrets of the alien artifact before it is too late.
By Robert Silverberg · First published 1957 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy · 3,504 words
First lines
"Consider the poor mailman of the future. To "sleet and snow and dead of night" -- things that must not keep him from his appointed rounds -- will be added, sub-zero void, meteors, and planets that won't stay put. Maybe he'll decide that for six cents an ounce it just ain't worth it."
"I'm washed up," Preston growled bitterly. "They made a postman out of me. Me -- a postman!"
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Robert Silverberg
- Date: 1957 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy, Dystopian
- Length: 3,504 words
- Structure: 1 section, 128 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — Postmark Ganymede is a science fiction novel by Robert Silverberg, set in a future where humans have colonized the moon and Mars. The novel follows the story of a group of colonists on Ganymede, a moon of Jupiter, and their struggles to survive in a hostile environment.
- Adventure — The novel follows the story of a group of colonists on Ganymede, a moon of Jupiter, and their struggles to survive in a hostile environment. The characters must face many challenges and obstacles in order to survive, making it an adventure story.
- Fantasy — The novel contains elements of fantasy, such as the use of advanced technology and the exploration of other worlds. The characters must also face supernatural forces in order to survive, making it a fantasy story.
- Dystopian — The novel is set in a future where humans have colonized the moon and Mars, and the characters must face a hostile environment in order to survive. This makes it a dystopian story, as the characters must struggle against a repressive and oppressive society.
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American · Science Fiction · Short stories · away · back · came · come · could · dome · fuel · ganymede · get