Plague of Pythons

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pohl, Frederik, 1919-2013

Contributor:

Ritter, Bob

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Plague of Pythons" by Frederik Pohl is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The story unfolds in a dystopian world where individuals can become possessed by mysterious forces, leading to acts of violence and insanity. The main character, Chandler, finds himself on trial for horrific crimes he does not remember committing, placing him in a terrifying situation where he must confront the reality of possession and societal breakdown. The opening of the book sets a grim stage for Chandler's trial, highlighting the chaotic societal context in which every citizen fears the menace of being taken over by malevolent forces. Chandler's memories are murky, and his defense hinges on the plea of temporary pandemic insanity, emphasizing the widespread nature of this possession phenomenon. As the courtroom proceedings unfold, with a judge with a violent past, an eager audience, and accusations piling up, a complex web of societal paranoia and personal trauma is woven, hinting at deeper explorations of justice, guilt, and survival in a world overcome by fear. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Plague_of_Pythons

Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2016-04-19