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Cover of The Weathermakers

The Weathermakers

Ben Bova (1967)

SubgenreSword & Sorcery
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesKinsman #
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.56
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

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AdventureHopeful Ending

Hero archetypes

Scientist

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Duo / PartnersRebel / Revolutionary

Tropes

RebellionPolitical Intrigue

Themes

Ethics and MoralityScience vs MilitaryPower and CorruptionTechnology and ProgressCivilian Control vs Authority

Synopsis

Two scientists make weather control an actuality, but one of them wants the program to be controlled by civilians rather than the Pentagon.

Tags

Hard Science FictionClimate FictionMilitary SFPolitical Thriller