The Year When Stardust Fell: A Science Fiction Novel, by Raymond F. Jones
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The Year When Stardust Fell: A Science Fiction Novel, by Raymond F. Jones- Amazon Sales Rank: #5311721 in Books
- Published on: 2015-03-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x .20" w x 6.00" l, .28 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 88 pages
About the Author Raymond F. Jones was a prolific writer who authored twelve novels and seventy six short stories, mostly science fiction. He is best known for his 1952 novel, This Island Earth, which was adapted into the eponymous 1955 film.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Optimism in the face of disaster By Gletkin Most of Raymond F. Jones' work examines the social role of science workers facing opposition from the darker impulses of Humanity in the form of mystics, politicians, looters, and the ignorant in general. The Year When Stardust Fell is one of my earliest science fiction reads and I admit prejudice in favor of its nostalgia-provoking optimism for the potential of science.The story opens with introduction of a typical 1950's small town. Ken Maddox faces the paradoxical failure of metal components in a variety of machines soon after the Earth passes through the tail of a comet. As the failures become widespread industrial life around the world comes to a literal grinding halt. Ken and his scientist father struggle to communicate with other scientists via radio while researching the cause and a cure for the metal failure, while fighting to help their community optimize resources. Opposition comes in the form of wandering mobs from the food-starved cities and self-promoting ego cases, seeking followers for their own glory.The Year Stardust Fell is a dark tale. The only light comes from rational people working together for mutual benefit. The realistically portrayed consequences of the comet's effect and the town's survival efforts against the breakdown of society are unusual for young adult work from this time period. The story manages to reflect the optimism of America to challenges, typical of pre-Vietnam/Watergate literature. Highly recommended.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Young Adult Work By Michael Z. Williamson A unique take on the classic end of civilization tale.Cometary dust contaminates the atmosphere and begins a catalytic breakdown of the surface tension of various metals, welding everything shut. This is a scientific mystery of finding out why machines are suddenly seizing up in increasing numbers, and how to slow or prevent it.As it becomes worse, we have a great return to the Dark Ages scenario, with people resorting to clubs and spears (since modern weapons are becoming non-functional). This reaches a crescendo in an attack on College Hill--the home of a small country college whose physics department is working feverishly to find a solution. The local town in its foresight has (mostly) agreed to provide the scientists and students with the resources, food and medical gear they need to keep alive in a world without plumbing, and with rampant anthrax and plague. How does one do physics research with equipment failing as fast as one can use it, a mob at the gates (with torches no less) and with only medieval living conditions?And if a solution is found, will it be something that can be implemented in time to prevent total collapse and a return to the Stone Age from which civilization won't recover?
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful. A great entry into Science Fiction! By R. Daniel Williams This was probably the first science fiction novel that I ever read, and I still have the original library hardcover edition that I acquired long ago. I have read this book multiple times, and it is simply a great science fiction novel. This is a clean family book as far as language and mature themes (although it does contain some battle scenes with gunfire and killings) which is good for young people to get started in science fiction. If I remember correctly, I first read this in fourth or fifth grade, and I enjoyed it immensely. Even though young people can read this book, it is still a very good story for adults, and I recommend it to everyone.
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