The novel is a satirical exploration of the concept of free will and determinism. It follows the story of a man who undergoes a series of tests to determine his worthiness for a place in a utopian society. The tests are designed to assess his moral character, but they ultimately reveal the arbitrary nature of the society's values and the absurdity of its moral code.
By Robert Sheckley · First published 1958 · Genre: Science Fiction, Satire, Fantasy