Shannach—The Last by Leigh Brackett

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Author Brackett, Leigh, 1915-1978
Illustrator Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990
Title Shannach—The Last
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed
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Summary "Shannach—The Last" by Leigh Brackett is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. It explores themes of survival, alienation, and the struggle for freedom within a vividly imagined universe. The story follows Trevor, a prospecting miner stranded on the inhospitable planet Mercury, who confronts both external dangers and moral dilemmas as he encounters strange creatures and a brutal society ruled by the Korins. At the start of the novel, we meet Trevor as he fights for survival after being trapped underground on Mercury. Struggling against heat, darkness, and despair, he eventually discovers an alien valley filled with vibrant life and an uneasy civilization. Here, he witnesses horrific hunts led by the vicious hawk-like creatures and must navigate a complex relationship with the enslaved inhabitants and their fearsome masters. The opening chapter sets the stage for Trevor's perilous journey through an alien landscape fraught with danger, inviting readers to delve into a narrative that blends adventure with profound questions about autonomy and identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Mercury (Planet) -- Fiction
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