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Between the Dark and the Daylight

1958

Algis Budrys

Between the Dark and the Daylight

Between the Dark and the Daylight

Algis Budrys

1958

Novels, Science-Fiction & Fantasy

Between the Dark and the Daylight, published in 1958 by Algis Budrys, is a science fiction novel set in a dome that shelters the last remnants of humanity on an inhospitable planet. The story follows Brendan, the authoritarian leader of this confined society, as he navigates the complexities of leadership and survival while preparing the next generation for life outside their protective habitat. Tensions rise as his control is challenged by others who seek more transparency, culminating in a violent confrontation that underscores the primal instincts of a community facing extinction.

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A science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century, exploring themes of survival and the struggle for power within...

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Trapped in a protective underground world made of reinforced concrete they can here their enemies chipping away at their...

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