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Star Bridge

James E. Gunn;Jack Williamson (1955)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age16
Goodreads3.43

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Rebel / RevolutionaryAssassin

Synopsis

The Masters of Eron were the mightiest beings in the universe. Their science enabled them to control an inter-galactic empire — and enslave entire worlds to feed their decadent pleasure drives. But Horn refused to submit, roaming the frontier planets as a hired adventurer. He was just another space-bum, until someone offered him a fortune for a special job. All Horn had to do was assassinate the golden-skinned god who held the key to Eron's inhuman power — the ancient secret they called Star Bridge.

Is Star Bridge appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

Classic 1950s space opera with moderate violence centered on an assassination plot against a galactic empire. Contains themes of slavery and rebellion, with violence typical of adventure fiction but not graphic.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include slavery, murder, and violence (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens who love classic space adventures with interstellar empires and reluctant heroes fighting tyrannical powers will enjoy this frontier tale.

Tags

Space OperaClassic Science FictionGolden Age SFPlanetary Romance