The Jupiter Weapon by Charles L. Fontenay
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"The Jupiter Weapon" by Charles L. Fontenay is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. Set in a futuristic context, the book explores themes of identity, human nature, and the implications of advanced technology through the eyes of its characters. The primary focus is on the story of Quest Mansard, a man with incredible strength and an intriguing background that raises questions about his humanity. The novel follows Trella Nuspar,
who finds herself in a perilous situation while out with her inebriated companion, Motwick, in the rough part of Jupiter's View on Ganymede. She encounters Quest Mansard, who unexpectedly comes to her aid despite his reluctance to engage physically due to an unexplained aversion to violence. As Trella gets to know Quest, she grapples with her blossoming feelings for him while uncovering his unusual origins—potentially as an android created by his father, Dr. Mansard. Throughout the story, Quest's extraordinary attributes and emotional detachment come into conflict, leading to a dramatic revelation about his purpose and past, resulting in a blend of action, romance, and philosophical questions about what it truly means to be human. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Fontenay, Charles L., 1917-2007 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Jupiter Weapon |
| Series Title | Produced from Amazing Science Fiction Stories March 1959. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27588 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-27588-8 |
| Release Date | Dec 22, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 159 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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