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Gateway

By Frederik Pohl
Series: S.F. Masterworks
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Gateway by Frederik Pohl is a science fiction classic that explores the story of the discovery of an ancient alien spaceship port. It follows a man named Robinette Broadhead, who decides to take a life-changing risk by venturing into one of the mysterious Heechee ships seeking untold riches and knowledge. The novel delves into themes of human ambition, fear, and the unknown, set within a backdrop of cosmic exploration and advanced alien technology.
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This book may appeal to you if you're captivated by the mysteries of space exploration and enjoy stories that weave intelligent speculation with human drama. It blends adventure with existential questions as humans explore alien technology and face the risks and rewards that come with it. Fans of deep character development and complex moral dilemmas will find this novel engaging and thought-provoking.

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Gateway

One of the very best must-read SF novels of all time.

One of the very best must-read SF novels of all time.

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Wealth or Death. Those were the choices Gateway offered.

Humans had discovered this artificial spaceport, full of working interstellar ships left behind by the mysterious, vanished Heechee.

Their destinations are preprogrammed. They are easy to operate, but impossible to control. Some came back with discoveries which made their intrepid pilots rich; others returned with their remains barely identifiable.

It was the ultimate game of Russian roulette, but in this resource-starved future, there was no shortage of desperate volunteers.

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Gateway is praised for its engaging combination of humour, drama, and tragedy, featuring a compelling central character and an intriguing robotic psychologist. It offers a satisfying science fiction premise that has captivated reviewers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780575094239

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 March 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 254g

Pages: 288

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Fiction Frederik Pohl General Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction Series: S.F. Masterworks

About the Author

Frederick Pohl has been a SF writer and editor for almost 50 years. He grew up in New York, but now lives near Chicago.

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