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Slan
by A.E. van Vogt
I'm a big science fiction fan and had never heard of this book, which is a classic of the genre. I came across it while reading another book, "Physics of the Impossible" (I'll post review in a few days), while reading the chapter on whether telepathy might be possible.
Slan deals with a near future where, among other things, space travel is possible and mankind has begun to tame atomic power. In this future, humanity has evolved into three species: regular humans, Slans (who have some physical improvements and telepathy) and a breed of Slans who have lost their telepathic power.
Humans have embarked on a mission to eradicate all the Slans, fearing them for their telepathic powers. They have been vilified, and most humans are afraid of them, although in reality they are a noble people.
The protagonist of the story is a young boy, one of the few remaining Slans, who embarks on a mission to reconcile with the other two species.
Surprisingly, the story was writtenn in 1940, before atomic power was harnessed, and the writing was prescient in many ways.
Recommended!
Slan deals with a near future where, among other things, space travel is possible and mankind has begun to tame atomic power. In this future, humanity has evolved into three species: regular humans, Slans (who have some physical improvements and telepathy) and a breed of Slans who have lost their telepathic power.
Humans have embarked on a mission to eradicate all the Slans, fearing them for their telepathic powers. They have been vilified, and most humans are afraid of them, although in reality they are a noble people.
The protagonist of the story is a young boy, one of the few remaining Slans, who embarks on a mission to reconcile with the other two species.
Surprisingly, the story was writtenn in 1940, before atomic power was harnessed, and the writing was prescient in many ways.
Recommended!