β Scribed by Ian McDonald; Cory Doctorowian McDonald
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In a far-future city where happiness and stability are law, a group of rebels will fight for what it means to be human
The Compassionate Society was designed as a utopia, where peoples genetic predispositions and aptitudesrather than random choiceguide their lives, and pain of any kind is illegal. In the self-contained city, happiness is the most cherished value, and the Ministry of Pain swiftly prosecutes anyone who interferes with the contentment of another. For many of its citizenswho were matched to their jobs, spouses, and friendsthe Compassionate Society is perfect. But to Courtney Hall, a political cartoonist, it is a place of stifling mediocrity. When her satirical work makes her a target of the government, Courtney goes on the run, only to discover an entire underground network of dissidents, each fighting against the stagnation imposed by the Compassionate Societya struggle that could stand as humanitys last chance for growth, innovation, and ultimately, survival.
Thrilling and inventive,Out on Blue Sixis Ian McDonalds engrossing story of free will and self-determination, and of the true value of a life ruled not by fear, but by hope.
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Library : Science Fiction
Formats : EPUB
ISBN : 9780553277630
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