"The Last Days of the Captain" by Kate Wilhelm is a science fiction story set on Kulane in the 1960s, where Captain Keith Winters must evacuate the inhabitants due to an upcoming alien invasion. The novel examines duty, sacrifice, and emotional burdens through the experiences of its characters. Captain Winters struggles with his orders when Marilyn Roget refuses to leave without her husband and son, who are lost in the wild, as he is torn. Their journey through the forest in a hovercraft puts them in danger and reveals Keith's contempt for the settlers and a growing feeling for Marilyn. Together, challenged by alien predators and harsh conditions, they arrive at their destination just before the attack; their decisions highlight the cost of resilience and human connection under pressure.
The last days of the captain
By Kate Wilhelm
Facing an alien invasion, a captain grapples with duty and desire when a determined woman refuses to abandon her family, leading them on a desperate quest through a dangerous wilderness to escape annihilation.
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2023-11-28
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About the AuthorKate Wilhelm was an American author. She wrote novels and stories in the science fiction, mystery, and suspense genres, including the Hugo Award–winning Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang. Wilhelm established the Clarion Workshop along with her husband Damon Knight and writer Robin Scott Wilson.
Kate Wilhelm was an American author. She wrote novels and stories in the science fiction, mystery, and suspense genres, including the Hugo Award–winning Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang. Wilhelm established the Clarion Workshop along with her husband Damon Knight and writer Robin Scott Wilson.
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