Deathworld by Harry Harrison

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Author Harrison, Harry, 1925-2012
Illustrator Van Dongen, H. R., 1920-2010
Title Deathworld
Note Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Deathworld" by Harry Harrison is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story follows Jason dinAlt, a skilled gambler who becomes embroiled in a dangerous proposition while visiting the hostile planet of Pyrrus, which is notorious for its lethal environment and life forms. Jason is offered a spectacular gamble involving an astronomical amount of money, bringing him into contact with Kerk Pyrrus, a strong and enigmatic figure with ties to a world of survival and violence. The opening of "Deathworld" sets the stage for Jason's introduction to the treacherous nature of Pyrrus through an encounter that emphasizes his life as a professional gambler. As he unwinds in a luxurious setting with a hidden gun, he is approached by Kerk, who reveals his plan to gamble with a substantial sum of money. The tension escalates as Jason realizes the stakes involved and the dangerous world he is being drawn into—one filled with unyielding challenges and potentially lethal consequences. As their transaction unfolds, readers are drawn into a high-pressure story filled with suspense, moral ambiguity, and the exploration of survival in one of the deadliest environments imaginable. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Life on other planets -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 28346
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Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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