Sweet Tooth: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Sweet Tooth is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Young, Robert F. (1915–1986).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Sweet Tooth" by Robert F. Young is a science fiction short story published in the early 1960s. The narrative revolves around the absurdity and humor that derive from two alien monsters that consume automobiles, causing havoc in a small town as they adapt to Earth's metal-based environment. The plot explores themes of human curiosity and adaptability in the face of bizarre extraterrestrial encounters. The story follows Dexter Foote, a newspaper reporter assigned to cover a fallen star, who finds himself in the ridiculous situation of witnessing the destruction of his convertible by two massive, metallic creatures that devour cars. As Dexter investigates further, he teams up with the local sheriff and army personnel to understand the nature of these "Vehicle-Eating Monsters" (VEMs). Through a series of comedic events, including absurd military strategies and the absurdity of the aliens' gluttonous behavior, Dexter formulates a plan to capture the creatures, leading to unexpected revelations about their origins and motivations. The story mixes elements of satire, adventure, and humor to comment on human perceptions of alien life and the absurdity of materialism.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Sweet Tooth
- Author credits: Young, Robert F. (1915–1986)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Automobiles -- Fiction
- Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction
- Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
- Journalists -- Fiction
- Science fiction
- Short stories
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Humour
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
- Category: Short Stories
- Science Fiction
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