The Death of Doctor Island
Science fiction novella by Gene Wolfe
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| Author | Gene Wolfe |
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| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Random House (Universe 3) |
Publication date | 1973 |
The Death of Doctor Island is a science fiction novella by American writer Gene Wolfe first published as The Death of Dr. Island in Universe 3 (Editor Terry Carr, Random House, 1973).
Synospsis
Nicholas Kenneth de Vore is a teenage boy who discovers that the island where he is being held captive is actually an entity calling itself "Doctor Island", which claims to be supervising his treatment.
Reception
The Death of Doctor Island won the Nebula Award for Best Novella in 1973[1] and the 1974 Locus Poll Award for Best Novella, and was a finalist for the 1974 Hugo Award for Best Novella.[2]
See also
References
- ^ The Death of Doctor Island, at Science Fiction Writers of America; retrieved May 26, 2023
- ^ 1974 Hugo Awards, at TheHugoAwards.org; retrieved May 26, 2023
External links
- The Death of Doctor Island title listing at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
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