Return from the Stars

Interesting Facts

• The main character of the book, astronaut Hal Bregg, returns to Earth after decades of space travel, but due to the time that has passed on Earth, he discovers that 127 years have elapsed.
• In the world Hal Bregg returns to, people undergo a process called betrization, which renders them incapable of aggression and violence.
• The book raises questions about the cost of progress and the loss of human essence in the pursuit of safety and comfort.
• One of the key themes is the alienation of the main character in a new world where he feels like a stranger and misunderstood.
• The book explores the concept of time and its relativity, showing how space travel can alter the perception of reality.