Mutineer by Robert Shea

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Author Shea, Robert, 1933-1994
Title Mutineer
Note Reading ease score: 88.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Mutineer" by Robert Shea is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The book explores a future dystopian society where man is both the greatest weapon and the most deadly threat. Through the character of Trooper Lane, the narrative engages with themes of power, individuality, and the complex nature of human emotion in the face of increasingly mechanized warfare. In the story, Trooper Lane, a member of an elite military unit known as the Troopers, finds himself at odds with the governing authorities of Newyork after a successful campaign in Chi. Trapped in a tense confrontation while holding a Martian ambassador, Gerri Kin, as a hostage, he grapples with the implications of his actions and the already fractured society around him. As Lane navigates this high-stakes scenario, he realizes that human emotion can disrupt predictable patterns, ultimately leading to a capture of the city’s leadership and a reflection on his desire to transcend being merely a weapon. The novel concludes with Lane expressing a longing for personal agency and humanity, indicating a crucial shift from viewing himself as a soldier to embodying a more individualistic identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
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EBook-No. 29196
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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