TY  - BOOK
AU  - Young,Robert F.
AU  - Emshwiller,Ed
TI  - Pilgrims' project
T2  - Produced from Infinity June 1957
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2023///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Science fiction
KW  - Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
KW  - Marriage -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2023-09-14; Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net; Originally published; New York, NY: Royal Publications, Inc., 1957
N2  - "Pilgrims' Project" by Robert F. Young is a science fiction novel written during the mid-20th century. The book explores themes of individuality versus societal control, particularly through the lens of a dystopian future where marriage is dictated by a mechanized system. It likely delves into the struggles of the protagonist as he navigates a world that enforces conformity and how he reconciles his desire for personal agency with societal restrictions.  The story follows Roger Bartlett, who finds himself in a society where marriages are arranged by the Marriage Integrator, an entity that pairs individuals based on subconscious preferences rather than personal choice. As he applies for a wife, Roger interacts with Julia Prentice, a woman whose beauty captures his attention. However, the plot thickens as it unfolds that Julia is part of a nefarious scheme involving ghouls who rob car cemeteries. The novel spirals into a dramatic confrontation with the fanatical Captain Taigue, representing the oppressive enforcement of societal rules, leading to a desperate escape and a chance at love in a world driven by strict regulations. The blend of individual desire against a backdrop of rigid societal expectations makes for a compelling exploration of human connection and freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71646
ER  -