The Space Age trilogy is more difficult for most readers than much of Burroughs's other work, and should be approached from a more theoretical perspective. A willingness to consider an experiment that is far from conclusive is necessary to avoid dismissing the books as too unconventional.

1. How does Burroughs use basic themes and ideas from scientific fiction in Nova Express?

2. How plausible is Burroughs's version/prediction of life on Earth in the late twentieth century, especially since the book was composed in the mid to late 1950s?

3. Are there any "characters" in Nova Express who can be analyzed in terms of basic psychological traits? If not, does Burroughs do enough with characterization to establish any memorable or identifiable figures?

4. Burroughs continues to use graphic descriptions of sex and violence in Nova Express. Consider their effectiveness beyond shock value.

5. Discuss the "cut-up" or "fold-in" method as a...