The Day of the Boomer Dukes by Frederik Pohl
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"The Day of the Boomer Dukes" by Frederik Pohl is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. This intriguing work delves into the themes of time travel and societal chaos, exploring the clash of three different groups in a future world. Through its narrative, the book examines the consequences of historical escapism and the absurdities it can lead to. The story follows the character Foraminifera 9, a time traveler who
is discontent with his existence in the 28th century. Seeking adventure, he ventures back in time to the era of the Mafia, but his arrival sparks unintended chaos. He becomes embroiled with two rival gangs, the Boomer Dukes and the Leopards, both of whom are fascinated and bewildered by his futuristic weapons and mannerisms. As the narrative unfolds, Pohl presents a blend of dark humor and social commentary, revealing how technology and ambition collide with traditional criminal organizations, ultimately leading to a confrontation with unexpected consequences. The novel creatively questions the nature of adventure and the impact of one's choices on society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Pohl, Frederik, 1919-2013 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990 |
| Title | The Day of the Boomer Dukes |
| Series Title | Produced from Future Science Fiction No. 30 1956. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Time travel -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 22559 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-22559-3 |
| Release Date | Sep 10, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 206 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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