The Common Man by Mack Reynolds
"The Common Man" by Mack Reynolds is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The story revolves around a group of scientists who conduct an experiment on a typical American man, searching for the essence of the "Common Man" by testing an invisibility serum on him. Through their interactions and the ensuing chaos, the narrative explores themes of morality, power, and human nature, ultimately questioning whether the common person canbe trusted with absolute freedom. In the novel, the main character, Donald Crowley, is recruited by scientists Dr. Frederick Braun, Patricia O'Gara, and Ross Wooley to undergo tests with an invisibility serum. As he experiences life without the constraints of visibility, Crowley embarks on a series of adventures, revealing his true character and a desire for power. The experiment quickly spirals out of control as Crowley begins to use his newfound abilities for personal gain, forming a criminal alliance and plotting political aspirations. This leads to a realization for the scientists that the so-called "Common Man" may not be as innocent as they hoped, prompting a tense exploration of ethics and societal implications of unchecked human behavior through the lens of Crowley's transformation from an everyday man into a figure of potential chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Reynolds, Mack, 1917-1983 |
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| Illustrator | Schelling, George, 1938- |
| Title | The Common Man |
| Series Title | Produced from Analog January 1963. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23194 |
| Release Date | Oct 25, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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