The Death of Doctor Island
{{Short description|Science fiction novella by Gene Wolfe}}
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{{Infobox book
| name = The Death of Doctor Island
| author = Gene Wolfe
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| genre = Science fiction
| image = File:The_Death_of_Doctor_Island.jpg
| publisher = Random House (Universe 3)
| release_date = 1973
}}
The Death of Doctor Island is a science fiction novella by American writer Gene Wolfe first published as The Death of Dr. Island in Universe 3 (Editor Terry Carr, Random House, 1973).
Synopsis
Nicholas Kenneth de Vore is a teenage boy who discovers that the island where he is being held captive is actually an entity calling itself "Doctor Island", which claims to be supervising his treatment.
Reception
The Death of Doctor Island won the Nebula Award for Best Novella in 1973[https://nebulas.sfwa.org/nominated-work/death-doctor-island/ The Death of Doctor Island], at Science Fiction Writers of America; retrieved May 26, 2023 and the 1974 Locus Poll Award for Best Novella, and was a finalist for the 1974 Hugo Award for Best Novella.[https://www.thehugoawards.org/hugo-history/1974-hugo-awards/ 1974 Hugo Awards], at TheHugoAwards.org; retrieved May 26, 2023
See also
References
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External links
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Category:Nebula Award for Best Novella–winning works
Category:Science fiction short stories
Category:Short stories by Gene Wolfe
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