The Outer Quiet by Herbert D. Kastle

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Author Kastle, Herbert D., 1924-1987
Illustrator Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990
Title The Outer Quiet
Note Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Outer Quiet" by Herbert D. Kastle is a science fiction novel that was likely written in the mid-20th century, during the 1950s. The narrative unfolds in a dystopian future where humanity has been subjugated by powerful alien overlords known as the Conquerors. The story centers around themes of fear, obedience, and the quest for freedom, exploring human resilience amidst oppression. The protagonist, George Lowery, has been imprisoned in a repressive society where he and other American trainees are subjected to dehumanizing treatment and strict regulations under the watchful eyes of the Conquerors. Driven by the desperate hope of reuniting with his wife, Adele, George confronts this bleak environment, marked by an absence of communication and a looming threat of punishment for any resistance. The plot thickens as George eventually finds Adele, and together they reclaim their humanity and instigate a rebellion against their oppressors. Their journey culminates in a violent uprising which leads to the eradication of the alien overseers, leaving the remnants of humanity to grapple with the fallout and rebuild after oppression, symbolizing hope and the indomitable spirit of love and resistance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Prisoners -- Fiction
Subject Prisons -- Fiction
Subject United States -- Fiction
Subject Revolutions -- Fiction
Subject Apocalyptic fiction
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EBook-No. 59259
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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