Futureland
Futureland by Walter Mosley, published by Warner in 2001, is a thought-provoking exploration of a near-future United States set between 2020 and 2040. This first edition spans 356 pages and presents a world where justice is blind and the disenfranchised face increasing challenges. Through nine interwoven tales, Mosley offers a fictional glimpse into a society dominated by high technology while human nature remains unchanged, reflecting on the potential consequences of our current political climate.
Readers will encounter a diverse cast of characters, including Ptolemy Bent, a child genius caught in the world’s first privatized prison, and Fera Jones, a heavyweight champion transitioning to a political career. As these characters navigate the complexities of “Futureland,” the narrative delves into themes of survival and societal change. The book’s structure allows for a rich exploration of interconnected stories, making it a significant addition to the science fiction genre.
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The place is the United States. The time, the near-future, 2020-2040. Here, justice is blind and the ranks of the disenfranchised have swollen to a toxic level. High-tech rules the day while human nature, for better or worse, remains constant. In nine interwoven tales, Mosley paints a keen if fictional portrait of what the future could hold if our own political climate continues. From Ptolemy Bent, the child genius whose act of mercy lands him in the world’s first privatized prison, to Fera Jones, a heavy-weight champ who gives up the ring for a political career, characters appear and reappear in different storylines as everyone tries to survive a fast and furious “Futureland”.
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