Paradise Planet by Richard S. Shaver

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Author Shaver, Richard S., 1907-1975
Title Paradise Planet
Original Publication United States: Greenleaf Publishing Company, 1953.
Note Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Paradise Planet" by Richard S. Shaver is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The book tells the story of Steve Donay, a space traveler who lands on a strange and beautiful planet that oddly mirrors Earth, except for its inhabitants—who appear human but are ultimately revealed to be robotic beings. The narrative explores themes of reality, identity, and the nature of existence, presenting a world that, while idyllic, conceals darker truths. In the story, Steve Donay, stranded in his spaceship with dwindling supplies, lands on Paradise Planet, initially enchanted by its lush environment and perfect farmstead, ruled by a captivating woman who seems too perfect. As he interacts with her and explores the planet, he gradually realizes that the inhabitants lack genuine emotion and are devoid of true humanity due to a scientific transformation that has rendered them essentially robotic. Despite the allure of this tranquil life, Steve grapples with the knowledge that it strips away individuality and true human experience. The old man he meets in the city explains this transformation, revealing that the inhabitants have traded their vibrant lives for a hollow version of immortality, deepening Donay's existential crisis as he seeks a way back to his original human existence. The novel ultimately examines the price of artificial perfection and the longing for authentic connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Life on other planets -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 66143
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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