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Degranon: A Science Fiction Adventure
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Sons of Taldra

Degranon: A Science Fiction Adventure (edit title/settings)

by Duane Simolke (Author) (edit contributors)

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The scientist Taldra is one of the few people on the planet Valchondria who can see in color, but a police force called "the Maintainers" won’t let colorsighted people reveal their ability to the public. Duane Simolke explores that "closet" metaphor more in this revised edition of Degranon; he... read more

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On the planet Valchondria, no illness exists, gay marriage is legal, and everyone is a person of color. However, a group called “the Maintainers” carefully monitors everyone’s speech, actions, and weight; the Maintainers also force so-called “colorsighted” people to hide their ability to see... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

On the planet Valchondria, no illness exists, gay marriage is legal, and everyone is a person of color. However, a group called “the Maintainers” carefully monitors everyone’s speech, actions, and weight; the Maintainers also force so-called “colorsighted” people to hide their ability to see in color.

The brilliant scientist Taldra loves her twin gay sons and thinks of them as the hope for Valchondria’s future, but one of them becomes entangled in the cult of Degranon, and the other becomes stranded on the other side of a doorway through time. Can they find their way home and help Taldra save their world?

“This is an incredible book about the human condition and how one person striving for the good can, in the end, be a source of change.” –Rainbow Reviews

“In Degranon, author Duane Simolke establishes his voice in gay genre writing by combining current concerns revolving around queer culture with a world of dimensional doorways, advanced technology, and distant planets.” –X-Factor, October 1, 2004 issue

“It's a very good story.” –HomoMojo.Com

“A must read.” – Joe Wright, for StoneWall Society

“A reminder of the danger of fanaticism.” –Mark Kendrick, author of Stealing Some Time

“Duane Simolke's latest offering is a fascinating scifi excursion into a world as unique as his singular vision.” –Ronald L. Donaghe, author of Cinátis

“I recommend DEGRANON for its exciting, well-constructed narrative, its often intriguing characters, and its wealth of ideas both political and philosophical.” –J. Clark

“DEGRANON is sci-fi that warrants the attention of any serious aficionado, gay or straight, fascinated by alien worlds that mirror our own world.” –William Maltese, author of Beyond Machu

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Setting & Locations edit see section history

  • Valchondria: Earth in another dimension. The home world.
  • Degranon: A human colony, turned violent over interpretations of the sacred Book of Degranon.

Themes & Symbolism edit see section history

  • Censorship: Certain words and subjects are banned. Printed books are gone on Valchondria.
  • Religious violence: Killing over interpretations of the sacred Book of Degranon.
  • Family: A constant theme.
  • Prejudice: Racism and homophobia are gone, but replaced with prejudice over weight, religion, and political affiliation.
  • Oppression: Everyone must conform to the governments of the two worlds.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This book is in Sons of Taldra. (standard series)

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Duane Simolke (Author)

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Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Young Adults

Some violence and adult themes. No strong language or explicit scenes.

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Books with Additional Background Information edit see section history

   
  • Encyclopedia of Contemporary LGBTQ Literature of the United States: Volume 1

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