The Skylark of Space
by Edward E. Smith
Taste attributes: science fictionadventureactionunsavouryheavyimaginarylinearglossybig & variedall consuming questrescue/escape/jeopardydeep rivalry
Boxlist takeAn otherworldly science-fiction novel that is expansive and polished. Best if you like spectacle over intimacy.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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3.7 / 5
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About This Book
Skylark Series, Book 1 of 4 Brilliant government scientist Richard Seaton discovers a remarkable faster-than-light fuel that will power his interstellar spaceship, The Skylark. His ruthless rival, Marc DuQuesne, and the sinister World Steel Corporation will do anything to get their hands on the fuel.
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- Author
- Edward E. Smith
- Published
- 1928
- Pages
- 221
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- Open Library
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