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In a future where death is managed by a corporation that promises resurrection, a man discovers the chilling reality behind the industry of eternal life. Daniel Frost works for the organ-harvesting and resurrection-focused corporation that dictates the social and biological fate of humanity. As he navigates a society obsessed with the promise of future revival, he encounters evidence that the system is not designed for the benefit of the deceased. The narrative follows his internal conflict as he balances his professional obligations against the growing realization that the corporation is manipulating the very concept of existence. The story unfolds through a third-person perspective that emphasizes the sterile, bureaucratic nature of this future world.
Readers and critics often note that this work serves as a somber reflection on the commodification of human life within a technological framework. Discussion frequently centers on the author's ability to create a plausible yet unsettling vision of a society that has traded spiritual meaning for corporate security. Many highlight the pacing as deliberate and contemplative, favoring thematic exploration over high-octane action sequences. The atmosphere is consistently described as cold and clinical, which effectively reinforces the central critique of the book's dystopian systems. Readers who appreciate character-driven science fiction that prioritizes philosophical inquiry over spectacle often find this title a significant entry in the author's bibliography.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1967-01-01
Publisher:
Ace
ISBN-10:
0020080425
ISBN-13:
9780020080428
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