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The Players of Null-A

A. E. van Vogt (1966)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age16
Goodreads3.92

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Synopsis

Gosseyn knew the creature threatened to destroy whole solar systems but not even his Null-A trained double brain could thwart the follower's plans. Then he found himself face to face with a force that lay at the very roots of human intelligence... And fighting an insane mind that had once controlled his body.

Is The Players of Null-A appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

This classic science fiction novel features mental manipulation, psychic powers, and a protagonist dealing with identity confusion and mind control. Violence is present but not graphic, focusing on psychological threats and solar-system-scale danger.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include mental manipulation, possession, and psychosis.

Who'll love this

Teens who love mind-bending sci-fi mysteries with high-concept ideas about intelligence and identity will be intrigued by the double-brain protagonist.

Tags

Space OperaPhilosophical Science FictionMind Control Thriller