The Enormous Room: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Enormous Room is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Gold, H. L. (Horace Leonard) (1914–1996); Krepps, Robert W. (1919–1980).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Enormous Room" by H. L. Gold and Robert W. Krepps is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The story revolves around a group of characters who mysteriously find themselves trapped in an alien laboratory after a roller coaster ride goes awry. Central to the narrative are characters like John Summersby, a forest ranger, and the various abducted individuals, including a newlywed couple, who must navigate their bizarre predicament and the strange beings controlling them. The opening of the book introduces the reader to a chaotic scene on a roller coaster, where passengers are suddenly rendered unconscious and awaken in an unusual room filled with peculiar objects and tree trunks. As the bewildered group tries to make sense of their surroundings, they soon realize that they are prisoners of a gigantic, alien race, which behaves like children playing with fascinating yet ominous toys. The initial confusion heightens when one of the aliens appears, wielding a green rod, and begins to herd them about. The stage is set for a gripping adventure that blends elements of suspense, alien encounters, and an exploration of their captors' bizarre motivations.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Enormous Room
- Author credits: Gold, H. L. (Horace Leonard) (1914–1996); Krepps, Robert W. (1919–1980)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Science fiction
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- Category: Novels
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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