Operation Boomerang by George Revelle
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"Operation Boomerang" by George Revelle is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around the challenges and emotional conflicts surrounding a significant space mission, specifically the launch of the spacecraft "Starfrost", which is intended to circle the Moon. The narrative delves into themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the impact of human decisions in the realm of space exploration. In the book, Colonel Wade Boeman is in charge
of overseeing the mission, which ultimately centers on Captain Allen Ackerson, who is set to pilot the "Starfrost". Throughout the narrative, Boeman grapples with personal feelings—particularly centered around Tomer, a fellow soldier who dropped out of the training program, and a sense of rivalry with Ackerson. Despite his disdain for Ackerson's attitude, Boeman's primary focus remains on the mission and its implications for national security. As the "Starfrost" successfully completes its mission, the public celebrates Ackerson as a hero, leaving Boeman with conflicting emotions, as Tomer has been left behind in a precarious situation in space. The story culminates in an exploration of what true heroism means, distinguishing between those who seek fame and those who act out of duty and necessity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Revelle, George |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990 |
| Title | Operation Boomerang |
| Series Title | Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, April 1957 |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Space flight to the moon -- Fiction |
| Subject | Astronauts -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59842 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-59842-0 |
| Release Date | Jun 30, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 693 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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