Ultima Thule by Mack Reynolds (1977)
The novel is set in a future where the United States has been transformed into a totalitarian state. The story follows a group of rebels who attempt to overthrow the government and establish a new society based on individual freedom and democracy. The plot revolves around a young woman named Sarah, who becomes involved with the rebellion after her family is persecuted by the authorities. As she joins the fight against the government, she discovers that the true enemy is not the totalitarian regime, but rather a powerful corporation that has infiltrated and manipulated the state from behind the scenes. Through Sarah's experiences, the novel explores themes of resistance, revolution, and the struggle for individual rights in a society controlled by oppressive forces.
By Mack Reynolds · First published 1977 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy · 32,742 words
First lines
At least he'd got far enough to wind up with a personal interview. It's one thing doing up an application and seeing it go onto an endless tape and be fed into the maw of a machine and then to receive, in a matter of moments, a neatly printed rejection. It's another thing to receive an appointment to be interviewed by a placement officer in the Commissariat of Interplanetary Affairs, Department of Personnel. Ronny Bronston was under no illusions. Nine out of ten men of his age annually made the same application. Almost all were annually rejected. Statistically speaking practically nobody ever got an interplanetary position. But he'd made step one along the path of a lifetime ambition.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Mack Reynolds
- Date: 1977 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy, Political Fiction, Dystopian
- Length: 32,742 words
- Structure: 1 section, 823 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The narrative explores futuristic concepts, advanced technology, and speculative scenarios.
- Adventure — The plot involves exploration and the pursuit of unknown territories, embodying the spirit of adventure.
- Fantasy — Elements of myth and the supernatural are woven into the storyline, creating a fantastical atmosphere.
- Political Fiction — Themes of governance, power dynamics, and societal structures are central to the narrative.
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Science Fiction · Space Opera · Alternate History · Time Travel · Adventure · Action · Thriller · Speculative Fiction · Future Society · Utopia · Dystopia · Politics