In the Control Tower

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mohler, Will

Contributor:

Giunta, John, 1920-1970

Series:

Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction, December 1963.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"In the Control Tower" by Will Mohler is a science fiction novella written during the early 1960s. The story delves into themes of isolation, existential confusion, and the search for meaning within a dystopian society. The narrative centers around a dreary city marked by the aftermath of a long war, exploring the life of the protagonist, Dewforth, as he grapples with the isolating conditions of his work and the oppressive environment of the city. The plot follows Dewforth, a draftsman whose reality is punctuated by existential dread and a sense of alienation from both his colleagues and the broader industrial landscape. Captivated by an enigmatic structure he names "The Control Tower," Dewforth embarks on a quest to discover its purpose, braving the grim realities of the city and its inhabitants. As he navigates through layers of shadow and degradation, each encounter reveals the violence and madness simmering beneath the surface. Ultimately, Dewforth locates the Control Tower and its lone operator, leading to a surreal confrontation that accentuates his struggle against a mechanistic existence devoid of clarity or control, leaving the reader with lingering questions about purpose and connection in a fragmented world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Robert Cicconetti, Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2007-10-22