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The Dark World: A Positronic Book
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781515427254
Publisher: Wilder Publications
Published: Apr 3 2018
Pages: 114
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A science fantasy novel by Henry Kuttner combining parallel worlds, identity, and psychological conflict within a structured narrative framework. The Dark World follows Edward Bond, who is drawn into an alternate reality where he confronts another version of himself, setting in motion a sequence of events shaped by power, memory, and divided identity.
The narrative develops through controlled progression between worlds, balancing speculative elements with character-driven tension. Kuttner's method integrates fantasy and science fiction motifs, allowing the central premise to unfold through action and perception rather than exposition. The work maintains clarity while exploring themes of duality, transformation, and the instability of identity.
Positioned within mid-century science fiction, the novel reflects the collaborative era of Henry Kuttner and C. L. Moore, whose influence shaped a distinctive blend of psychological depth and imaginative scope. It remains a representative example of science fantasy from the period.
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