Time Fuze
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A good fit for
- Science fiction short story fans who want to finish a complete story quickly
- English learners looking for original English works of moderate length
- Readers interested in mid-twentieth-century English-language science fiction style
- Readers who want light fiction for commuting or fragmented time
Not a good fit for
- Hard science fiction readers who prefer long-form worldbuilding and complex premises
- Serious fiction readers expecting literary depth or character portrayal
- Readers entirely unwilling to read the original English
Reading tips
- Read through in one go first, then look back at how the title corresponds to the key turn
- After reading, check the year of publication to sense the common methods of science fiction short stories of the time
- Read alongside other Project Gutenberg science fiction shorts, comparing premises and pacing
- If English reading is difficult, get the gist first and deal with unfamiliar words later, to avoid breaking the rhythm
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About the author
Randall Garrett (1927-1987) was an American science fiction writer active in the mid-twentieth century. Public information about his life is limited, and details such as his exact birth and death dates and nationality still require further verification. The library holds 43 of his works, including The Highest Treason, Dead Giveaway, The Foreign Hand Tie, Thin Edge, The Asses of Balaam, Anything You Can Do!, That Sweet Little Old Lady, and The Bramble Bush. Judging from these titles, his output consists mainly of short stories and novellas, often built around tricks, misunderstandings, and reversals. He was skilled at creating suspense within a limited space, advancing plots through witty dialogue and a brisk pace, and frequently ending with an unexpected twist. His titles often carry a playful, ironic tone, showing a confident command of science fiction conventions and a humorous attitude toward them. Although public information is limited, these works remain useful samples for studying mid-twentieth-century English-language science fiction short fiction.
