Revolution by Mack Reynolds (1961)
The novel explores a future where the United States has been transformed into a socialist utopia through a revolution that occurred decades earlier. The story follows an American who travels to this new society and discovers its flaws, including a lack of individual freedom and creativity. He becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow the government and restore capitalism.
By Mack Reynolds · First published 1961 · Genre: Science Fiction, Political Fiction, Dystopian · 14,607 words
First lines
Paul Koslov nodded briefly once or twice as he made his way through the forest of desks. Behind him he caught snatches of tittering voices in whisper.
". That's him. The Chief's hatchetman. Know what they call him in Central America, a pistola, that means. About Iraq. And that time in Egypt. Did you notice his eyes. How would you like to date him. That's him. I was at a cocktail party once when he was there. Shivery. cold-blooded -- "
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Mack Reynolds
- Date: 1961 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Political Fiction, Dystopian, Adventure, Speculative Fiction
- Length: 14,607 words
- Structure: 1 section, 361 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The narrative explores futuristic concepts and societal changes, typical of the genre.
- Political Fiction — The plot revolves around political themes and revolutionary ideas.
- Dystopian — The setting often depicts a society characterized by oppression and conflict.
- Adventure — The story includes elements of action and exploration in the context of revolutionary activities.
Tags
Science Fiction · Utopian · Dystopian · Politics · Sociology · Future Studies · Speculative Fiction · Alternate History · Social Commentary · Critique of Capitalism · Marxist Themes · Class Struggle