| Author |
Stecher, L. J., Jr., 1918-1988 |
| Illustrator |
Ritter, Bob |
| Title |
A Matter of Taste
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"A Matter of Taste" by Jr. L. J. Stecher is a science fiction short story written in the early 1960s. The narrative unfolds in a futuristic setting where space exploration and trading with alien civilizations are commonplace. The story likely revolves around the complex interactions between humans and extraterrestrial beings, focusing on themes of mind control and survival in the face of unprecedented challenges. The plot centers on Mark Atkinson, a claims adjuster from Interstellar Insurance, who is dispatched to the icy planet of Sunder's Pride to investigate the mysterious disappearances of crew members due to alien interference. As tensions mount, the expedition's leader, Obadiah Jones, reveals that the aliens have been abducting humans for their own purposes, leaving the team in a precarious situation. Atkinson employs unconventional strategies, relying on his inherent technological advantages rather than succumbing to the aliens' mind control tactics. Ultimately, through clever use of his unique adaptations and understanding of human strengths, Atkinson negotiates a resolution that preserves human lives while ensuring continued trade with the aliens, encapsulating the story's exploration of the balance between technology and emotion in the face of danger. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Space colonies -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Psychic ability -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Insurance adjusters -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
60913 |
| Release Date |
Dec 13, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 20, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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