
The Sky Is Falling
Lester Del Rey's The Sky Is Falling is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel. Key subjects include magic.
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About The Sky Is Falling
"The Sky Is Falling" by Lester Del Rey is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around Dave Hanson, who finds himself in a bizarre world after apparently dying in an accident. He has been resurrected in a realm where the sky is literally falling apart, and he is tasked with repairing it using his engineering skills. The opening of the novel introduces Dave as he wakes up in an unfamiliar environment, surrounded by strange beings and strange rituals. Confused and disoriented, he struggles to regain his bearings while sensing that he has been resurrected after an accident with a bulldozer. He overhears conversations hinting at a dire situation involving a crumbling sky and magic. As he grapples with his new reality, he learns that he is viewed as an important figure due to his name and the legacy attached to it, expected to use his skills to mend the fractures in the sky that threaten the existence of this world. The narrative sets up a blend of science fiction elements with a fantastical twist, creating an engaging premise filled with intrigue and challenges that Dave must face.
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Quick answers
Who wrote The Sky Is Falling?
The Sky Is Falling was written by Lester Del Rey.
What genre is The Sky Is Falling?
It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.
Is The Sky Is Falling 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 Sky Is Falling?
Yes β LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 3 h 15 min.
What books are similar to The Sky Is Falling?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Princess and Curdie, The Picture of Dorian Gray and Dracula.
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