World That Couldn't Be

World That Couldn't Be

by Clifford D. Simak

Gavin Duncan, a pragmatic farmer, travels to the alien planet of Layard seeking fortune from a valuable crop: vua berries, which can cure mental illness. However, the planet holds an unusual twist - its native inhabitants are genderless, posing a fascinating sociological puzzle. Duncan faces another challenge: the Cytha, a dim-witted but destructive creature threatening his harvest. His determination to protect his crops leads him into a conflict with the native tribes and their beliefs. This encounter forces Duncan to grapple with the complexities of a foreign world and the clash between profit and ethical considerations.

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Clifford D. Simak

United States

Clifford D. Simak was an influential American science fiction writer who left an indelible mark on the genre. Born on August 3, 1904, in Millville, Wisconsin, Simak grew up in a rural setting that gre...

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