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The Answer
H. Beam Piper
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Two former enemies during the Cold War, both haunted by the nuclear exchange that destroyed the Northern Hemisphere, work together on a purely scientific experiment that finally gives them some peace after 15 years.
Two former enemies during the Cold War, both haunted by the nuclear exchange that destroyed the Northern Hemisphere, work together on a purely scientific experiment that finally gives them some peace after 15 years.
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The most obvious moralistic message of the tale is probably the dangers of assumptions and hasty decisions. But what stands out above all other details is the undeniable possibility of having an alien race out there, stronger and more developed than both Russians or Americans in the tale. And that a
A nicely written (for its day) late Golden Age post nuclear apocalypse who-done-it story. As with many books from that era, excellent editing (ah yes, back when there were professional editors trained as such rather than simply declaring themselves such), and as also with many books from that era, s
Lo empecé por curiosidad, por una referencia a la negamateria que aparece en una aventura de rol, y no ha estado mal
Es un cuento corto, típico de la época más intensa de la guerra fría y en el que se reflejan el miedo al conflicto nuclear. No obstante, es una lectura interesante y fácil por su longi
Was alright, well written.
A good short science fiction story based around nuclear war and how presumptions can often be dangerous. Good sci fi ending.