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Violence
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No violence
Language
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No profanity
Sexual Content
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No sexual content
Substance Use
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No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Themes of identity, destiny, and the message a man carries that he cannot explain
What this book is about
Simak's 1951 novel (also titled First He Died) follows Asher Sutton, who returns from a solo deep space mission changed — with a message that some find dangerous and others want destroyed. Features Simak's characteristic warmth and philosophical depth. For all ages.
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