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Synopsis
Ted Kennedy, advertising executive for the Ganymede Project, is made aware of a plan for genocide, for the murder of all the peaceful natives of Ganymede in furtherance of commerce...and it is his decision as to whether he collaborates with, facilitates this genocide or - by opposing it, by bringing the truth to the public - he risks not mere failure but utter destruction.Robert Silverberg's comment on his novel: ..."it involves a Madison Avenue hoax involving a nonexistent colony on Ganymede being worked up for political purposes, some sort of cynical disinformation campaign of the kind that was science fiction in l958 but is everyday news these days."Everyday news and, of course, the premise of the successful and frighteningly premonitory film, Wag the Dog.
Is Earth Invader appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This 1962 science fiction novel explores heavy themes of genocide, political manipulation, and complicity in mass murder through a Madison Avenue lens. While not graphically violent, the moral weight of the subject matter makes it appropriate for mature readers.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include genocide, manipulation, and deception (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Older teens interested in political thrillers and ethical dilemmas will find this thought-provoking exploration of truth and propaganda compelling.