Voyage to Far N'jurd
1963
Voyage to Far N'jurd is a science fiction novel by Kris Neville, first published in 1963. Set aboard a spaceship, it explores the crew's preparation for the 'Festival of the Casting Off,' a ritual that intertwines duty, societal norms, and personal aspirations within a stratified space society. The narrative highlights the complexities of human relationships as the captain and priest navigate the crew's frustrations and desires, leading to moral dilemmas during the festival's grim social recreation. This work examines themes of death and the customs that shape life in an enclosed environment.
