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How to Make Friends

1962

Jim Harmon

How to Make Friends

How to Make Friends

Jim Harmon

1962

Science-Fiction & Fantasy, Short Stories

Published in 1962, 'How to Make Friends' by Jim Harmon is a science fiction short story set on Mars. It follows William Manet, an overseer at an Atmosphere Seeder Station, who struggles with profound loneliness and the absurdity of human connections. When he receives a 'Socialization Kit' to help him create friends, his humorous yet tragic attempts lead to unexpected outcomes, ultimately revealing deeper insights about companionship and conflict. The narrative explores themes of isolation, desire, and the complexities of forming meaningful relationships.

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A science fiction short story written in the early 1960s. The narrative centers on William Manet, an overseer on Mars wh...

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Every lonely man tries to make friends. Manet just didn’t know when to stop!

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