Meeting of the Minds: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Meeting of the Minds is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Sheckley, Robert (1928–2005).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Meeting of the Minds" by Robert Sheckley is a science fiction novella originally published in the early 1960s. The story explores themes of identity, cooperation, and the merging of consciousness through the lens of a unique alien entity known as the Quedak, which has a mission to unify diverse sentient beings into a single collective consciousness. This work encapsulates Sheckley's characteristic wit and thought-provoking ideas about human nature and the potential consequences of inter-species interaction. The plot centers around an alien creature called the Quedak, who seeks to accomplish its mission of creating a cooperative consciousness by invading the minds of various animals, as well as a human named Edward Eakins. Set on a remote island that is the backdrop for a treasure-hunting expedition, members of the crew begin to experience strange, coordinated attacks by wildlife, manipulated by the Quedak's telepathic signals. As tensions rise and the crew struggles to fend off these attacks while navigating their own interpersonal conflicts, they realize that they must confront the Quedak's invasive intentions directly. The narrative ultimately explores the philosophical implications of unity versus individuality, as the crew fights for their autonomy against the overpowering collective will of the Quedak.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Meeting of the Minds
- Author credits: Sheckley, Robert (1928–2005)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction
- Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
- Science fiction
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- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
- Science Fiction
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