More Than Human
by Theodore Sturgeon
More Than Human by Theodore Sturgeon holds a well received rating of 3.98 out of 5, based on 10.7K reader ratings. First published in 1953. The book spans 186 pages.
About More Than Human
There's Lone, the simpleton who can hear other people's thoughts and make a man blow his brains out just by looking at him. There's Janie, who moves things without touching them, and there are the teleporting twins, who can travel ten feet or ten miles. There's Baby, who invented an antigravity engine while still in the cradle, and Gerry, who has everything it takes to run the world except for a conscience. Separately, they are talented freaks. Together, they compose a single organism that may represent the next step in evolution, and the final chapter in the history of the human race.In this genre-bending novel - among the first to have launched scifi into the arena of literature - one of the great imaginers of the twentieth century tells a story as mind-blowing as any controlled substance and as affecting as a glimpse into a stranger's soul. For as the protagonists of More Than Human struggle to find who they are and whether they are meant to help humanity or destroy it. Theodore Sturgeon explores questions of power and morality, individuality and belonging, with suspense, pathos, and a lyricism rarely seen in science fiction.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Theodore Sturgeon |
| Published | 1953 |
| Pages | 186 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Classics, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 3.98 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,733 |
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What genre is More Than Human?
More Than Human is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is More Than Human worth reading?
Based on 10.7K reader ratings, More Than Human has an average score of 3.98 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is More Than Human?
More Than Human has 186 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote More Than Human?
More Than Human was written by Theodore Sturgeon. It was first published in 1953.
What is the ISBN for More Than Human?
The ISBN-13 for More Than Human is 9780375703710.0.
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