BioShock: Rapture
BioShock: Rapture by John Shirley is a reissue published by St. Martin’s Press on June 26, 2012. This 432-page novel serves as a prequel to the acclaimed video game franchise, exploring the rise and fall of Rapture, a city envisioned as a utopia beneath the sea. Set against the backdrop of the end of World War II, the narrative delves into the socio-political climate of the time, highlighting the ambitions of Andrew Ryan, an immigrant who sought to create a society free from government interference and moral constraints.
Readers will find a detailed account of Rapture’s inception and the events that led to its tragic downfall. The story examines themes of freedom, ambition, and the consequences of unchecked ideals, all while weaving in elements of science fiction and alternative history. Through its exploration of political and social dynamics, BioShock: Rapture provides insight into the complexities of human nature and the pursuit of a perfect society, making it a significant addition to the realms of fiction and media tie-in literature.
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The prequel story to the award-winning and bestselling video game franchise. How the majesty of Rapture, the shining city below the sea, became an instant dystopia
It’s the end of World War II. FDR’s New Deal has redefined American politics. Taxes are at an all-time high. The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki has brought a fear of total annihilation. The rise of secret government agencies and sanctions on business has many watching their backs. America’s sense of freedom is diminishing…and many are desperate to take that freedom back.
Among them is a great dreamer, an immigrant who pulled himself from the depths of poverty to become one of the wealthiest and admired men in the world. That man is Andrew Ryan, and he believed that great men and women deserve better. And so he set out to create the impossible, a utopia free from government, censorship, and moral restrictions on science—where what you give is what you get. He created Rapture—the shining city below the sea.
But as we all know, this utopia suffered a great tragedy. This is the story of how it all came to be…and how it all ended.
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