The Problem Makers
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A good fit for
- Science fiction fans who want to practice reading with short English originals
- Readers interested in mid-twentieth-century American popular science fiction
- Readers who need short reading material for commutes or before bed
- General readers studying Project Gutenberg ebook texts
Not a good fit for
- Readers expecting lengthy world-building and complex character arcs
- Beginner readers who need a Chinese translation or bilingual annotations
- Readers who prefer contemporary science fiction over early genre works
Reading tips
- Read through once to grasp the plot turns, then revisit how the title echoes the ending.
- Guess unfamiliar words from context first and look them up after finishing a section, to keep the reading rhythm.
- Read alongside other Cold War-era American short science fiction to notice shared themes and tone.
- Read it in two sessions on a phone or e-reader, about twenty minutes each, to avoid fragmented interruptions.
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About the author
Robert Hoskins (1933–1993) was an American science fiction editor and writer whose career centered on editing and writing within the genre. He edited several science fiction anthologies, devoting considerable effort to selecting and organizing stories and giving readers access to a range of styles. His own fiction consists mainly of novels, with representative works including The Problem Makers and Feet of Clay; the library currently holds two of his titles. Because public information is limited, details of his life, the phases of his writing career, and his specific literary views cannot be fully reconstructed. What can be confirmed is that he took part in the production and circulation of science fiction both as an editor and as an author, securing a place in the American science fiction publishing landscape of the mid-to-late twentieth century. His works often touch on social problems and human dilemmas, and his narrative style tends toward accessible popular fiction, making him a useful reference for readers interested in early science fiction editing practice and the development of genre fiction.
