Unborn Tomorrow by Mack Reynolds
In a future where humanity has colonized other planets, the United Earth Government has outlawed all forms of violence and conflict resolution is achieved through advanced technology that can predict and prevent crimes before they occur. However, when a group of rebels discovers a way to manipulate this system, they begin to use it for their own gain, creating a new form of crime and chaos in the process. The government must then find a way to stop them without resorting to violence, leading to a complex exploration of morality, free will, and the nature of humanity.
By Mack Reynolds · First published 1967 · Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Humor · 5,460 words
First lines
Betty looked up from her magazine. She said mildly, "You're late."
"Don't yell at me, I feel awful," Simon told her. He sat down at his desk, passed his tongue over his teeth in distaste, groaned, fumbled in a drawer for the aspirin bottle.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Mack Reynolds
- Date: 1967 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Humor, Adventure, Mystery
- Length: 5,460 words
- Structure: 1 section, 173 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The plot revolves around time travel and its implications, a central theme in science fiction.
- Fantasy — Elements of fantasy are present through the exploration of time travel and the concept of immortality.
- Humor — The writing style incorporates humor, particularly through the protagonist's experiences and dialogue.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey to a festival, which includes various escapades and encounters.
Tags
Science Fiction · Alternate History · Time Travel · Dystopia · Utopia · Social Commentary · Politics · Government Control · Free Will · Determinism · Predictive Fiction · Speculative Fiction