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Trouble on Triton

Samuel R. Delany
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Trouble on Triton

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1976

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Samuel R. Delany

Trouble on Triton

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1976
Book Details
Pages

369

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Triton • Future

Publication Year

1976

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Trouble on Triton by Samuel R. Delany is set on Neptune's moon Triton in a distant future and follows Bron, a restless resident dissatisfied with the utopia’s complacency. As Neptune navigates an interplanetary war with Earth, Bron grapples with his own sense of purpose, strained relationships, and a yearning for individuality amidst a society designed for group conformity. The novel contains depictions of torture.

Mysterious

Challenging

Contemplative

Fantastical

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.9

2,299 ratings

61%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Samuel R. Delany's Trouble on Triton has been praised for its complex world-building and philosophical depth, compelling readers to contemplate identity and society. However, some critics find its narrative dense and challenging to follow. Character development is a highlight, although the deeply introspective style may not appeal to all. Overall, it stands out in the science fiction genre for its intellectual rigor.

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Who Should Read Trouble on Triton?

Fans of speculative fiction and social commentary will enjoy Trouble on Triton by Samuel R. Delany. Readers who appreciate Ursula K. Le Guin's The Dispossessed or Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? will find Delany's exploration of politics, identity, and society compelling and thought-provoking.

3.9

2,299 ratings

61%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

369

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Triton • Future

Publication Year

1976

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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