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Victorian Science FictionClassic Fantasy

The Men in the Walls

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The Men in the Walls is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel by William Tenn.

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About The Men in the Walls

"The Men in the Walls" by William Tenn is a science fiction novel published in 1968. In a conquered Earth, humans live like vermin inside the walls of alien homes, stealing food and supplies from their technologically superior overlords. Young Eric must complete a dangerous rite of passage by venturing into monster territory. His journey forces him to question whether ancient human knowledge or alien science holds the key to humanity's survival and freedom.
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Who wrote The Men in the Walls?

The Men in the Walls was written by William Tenn.

What genre is The Men in the Walls?

It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.

Is The Men in the Walls free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of The Men in the Walls?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 3 h 38 min.

What books are similar to The Men in the Walls?

Readers who like it often enjoy Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, The Time Machine and The Invisible Man.

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