The Death of Doctor Island

The Death of Doctor Island
AuthorGene Wolfe
GenreScience fiction
PublisherRandom 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).

Synopsis

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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

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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

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References

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  1. ^ The Death of Doctor Island, at Science Fiction Writers of America; retrieved May 26, 2023
  2. ^ 1974 Hugo Awards, at TheHugoAwards.org; retrieved May 26, 2023
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