描述
In a gripping narrative that combines science fiction with elements of horror, readers are taken on a journey through the mind of Nigel Kneale, who intricately weaves his cinematic creation into the fabric of a compelling novel. Driven by relentless curiosity and an underlying sense of impending doom, the storyline unfolds in a world where the boundary between humanity and the unknown is perilously thin.
The protagonist, Quatermass, finds himself entangled in a labyrinth of extraterrestrial enigmas that challenge the very essence of human existence. As he confronts ominous threats and puzzling phenomena, readers are drawn into a suspenseful exploration of existential questions and moral dilemmas that resonate deeply within contemporary themes. Each twist and turn reveals the chilling consequences of mankind's pursuit of knowledge.
Kneale's prose captures the essence of fear and wonder, inviting readers to ponder the implications of advances in science and the darker forces that may lurk beyond the stars. This novel not only serves as an homage to the original television serial but also stands alone as a haunting reflection on humanity’s fragility in the face of the cosmic unknown.
The protagonist, Quatermass, finds himself entangled in a labyrinth of extraterrestrial enigmas that challenge the very essence of human existence. As he confronts ominous threats and puzzling phenomena, readers are drawn into a suspenseful exploration of existential questions and moral dilemmas that resonate deeply within contemporary themes. Each twist and turn reveals the chilling consequences of mankind's pursuit of knowledge.
Kneale's prose captures the essence of fear and wonder, inviting readers to ponder the implications of advances in science and the darker forces that may lurk beyond the stars. This novel not only serves as an homage to the original television serial but also stands alone as a haunting reflection on humanity’s fragility in the face of the cosmic unknown.
书籍详情
格式
平装书
页数
272 页
语言
英语
已发布
6月 1, 1981
出版商
Bantam Books
ISBN-10
0686715896
ISBN-13
9780686715894