Word Night on Union Station
Word Night on Union Station by E. M. Foner is a science fiction novel published by Foner Books on April 4, 2016. This edition, written in English and spanning 244 pages, explores the challenges faced by alien ambassadors learning English while EarthCent grapples with the implications of a significant portion of Earth’s population leaving the planet for work with extraterrestrial beings.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of alien contact and the humorous complexities of interstellar communication. As the EarthCent president strives to prevent humanity from becoming relegated to low-skilled labor, the story unfolds with the ambassador’s unexpected distraction from her duties due to her newfound obsession with a crossword puzzle. This unique blend of humor and science fiction invites exploration of the evolving dynamics between humans and aliens in a rapidly changing universe.
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The alien ambassadors are learning English, EarthCent worries about humans going native.
Over half of Earth’s population has left the planet, mainly as contract workers for aliens, and the homeworld is losing relevance to the emigrants. The EarthCent president takes on the task of making sure that humanity isn’t permanently stuck in a rut as low-skilled labor. Can the ambassador put aside her new-found obsession with the Galactic Free Press crossword puzzle and help save the day?
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