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Experience a groundbreaking twist on science fiction with 'The First Cylinder,' a captivating trade paperback that reimagines H.G. Wells' classic tale, 'The War of the Worlds.' Written by Emmy-winning author Joseph Dougherty, this 2023 release takes you deep into the Martian perspective regarding Earth's invasion. Delve into the mind of Vvv, a reluctant Martian conscript, who reflects the humanity of war, making this novel resonate with themes of conflict and understanding. With a fresh narrative style, 'The First Cylinder' cleverly contrasts comedy and tragedy, akin to the works of literary giants like Kurt Vonnegut and Ray Bradbury. Whether you're a lifelong fan of science fiction or a newcomer eager to explore new stories, this book offers a unique blend of humor and pathos sure to leave an indelible mark on your imagination. Add 'The First Cylinder' to your collection today and embark on an unforgettable journey through the cosmos. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9781949024548, Format: Trade paperback (US), Year: 2023, Publisher: Fayetteville Mafia Press.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781949024548
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Fayetteville Mafia Press
Description:
“No one would have believed in the last years of the nineteenth century that this world was being watched keenly and closely by intelligences greater than man's and yet as mortal as his own . . . ” And so H. G. Wells opened his thrilling The War of the Worlds in 1897. Since then millions of readers have shivered and shrieked at his depiction of a Martian invasion of Earth. The tale has become part of our cultural memory, but Wells didn’t tell the whole story. He never gave us the Martian side of the conflict. Now, Joseph Dougherty, the Emmy-winning writer, reports on the invasion of Earth from an up-close-and-personal Martian point of view. Dougherty views Wells’s epic battles from an all new, painfully modern perspective. Our narrator is Vvv, a reluctant conscript on board The First Cylinder to reach Earth in the invasion. Vvv is the Martian incarnation of all reluctant warriors, from Yossarian in Catch-22 to Billy Pilgrim in Slaughterhouse-Five. War is hell . . . for aliens and humans alike. Sardonic and heartrending, tragic and comic, The First Cylinder is a breakout science fiction novel in the tradition of Kurt Vonnegut, Ray Bradbury.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781949024548
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Fayetteville Mafia Press
Description:
“No one would have believed in the last years of the nineteenth century that this world was being watched keenly and closely by intelligences greater than man's and yet as mortal as his own . . . ” And so H. G. Wells opened his thrilling The War of the Worlds in 1897. Since then millions of readers have shivered and shrieked at his depiction of a Martian invasion of Earth. The tale has become part of our cultural memory, but Wells didn’t tell the whole story. He never gave us the Martian side of the conflict. Now, Joseph Dougherty, the Emmy-winning writer, reports on the invasion of Earth from an up-close-and-personal Martian point of view. Dougherty views Wells’s epic battles from an all new, painfully modern perspective. Our narrator is Vvv, a reluctant conscript on board The First Cylinder to reach Earth in the invasion. Vvv is the Martian incarnation of all reluctant warriors, from Yossarian in Catch-22 to Billy Pilgrim in Slaughterhouse-Five. War is hell . . . for aliens and humans alike. Sardonic and heartrending, tragic and comic, The First Cylinder is a breakout science fiction novel in the tradition of Kurt Vonnegut, Ray Bradbury.