"The Helpful Hand of God" by Tom Godwin is a science fiction tale of morality and resistance in a colonized world. Set in a future where the Vogarian State seeks to exploit the planet Sanctuary and its peaceful inhabitants, the story follows Commander Y'Nor's attempts to extract resources from the Saints, led by Father Brenn. Pressured to comply with Y'Nor's demands to save his people, Brenn unwittingly sparks a sense of unity between the oppressed workers and the Vogarian guards. The transformation of Kane, a character wrestling with his conscience, becomes important as he rejects his commander's brutality and chooses to stand with the Saints. Ultimately, the narrative culminates in an act of defiance against the Vogarian State's tyrannical rule, revealing the power of human connection and compassion in the face of oppression.
The Helpful Hand of God
By Tom Godwin
On a distant world, an act of exploitation ignites an unexpected alliance, turning oppressors into allies and challenging a tyrannical regime.
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2009-10-24
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About the AuthorTom Godwin was an American science fiction author active throughout the 1950s into the 1970s. In his career, Godwin published three novels and around thirty short stories. He is best known for his short story, "The Cold Equations". Published in 1954, the short story was Godwin’s fourth work to be published and was one whose controversial dark ending helped redefine the genre.
Tom Godwin was an American science fiction author active throughout the 1950s into the 1970s. In his career, Godwin published three novels and around thirty short stories. He is best known for his short story, "The Cold Equations". Published in 1954, the short story was Godwin’s fourth work to be published and was one whose controversial dark ending helped redefine the genre.
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