02271cam a22003253u 4500 21988 UtSlPG 20260610133515.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Gunn, James E., 1923-2020 Breaking Point Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Space Science Fiction, March, 1953. Release date is 2007-07-02 E-text prepared by Greg Weeks, Pat A. Benoy, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Breaking Point" by James E. Gunn is a science fiction novel written in the early to mid-20th century. The story revolves around a crew of astronauts aboard the spaceship "Ambassador" as they land on an unexplored planet. The narrative explores complex themes of psychology, fear, and human behavior in the face of existential threats posed by unknown alien beings. The plot centers on the crew’s encounter with a mysterious force that manipulates their perceptions and tests their mental limits. As they explore the serene but deceptively dangerous environment of the new planet, tensions arise among the crew members. Each character faces their inner struggles, manifesting fears, hallucinations, and psychological breakdowns, which threaten their sanity and their mission. Ultimately, it is the engineer, Peter Hoskins, who discovers a way to break free from the alien's control by staying true to the truths of his reality, ultimately making a personal sacrifice to ensure the crew's safety. The novel deftly combines elements of speculation about human nature with an engaging science fiction narrative, making it a thought-provoking read for fans of the genre. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Produced from Space Science Fiction, March, 1953. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21988 63132 63132