Books matching: futuristic disney world
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Save:'The Kingdom' by Jess Rothenberg is a YA science fiction thriller set in a futuristic Disney World type park where human-android hybrids called Fantasists live. The story revolves around Ana, one of the Fantasists, who is accused of murdering a park employee named Owen. The book alternates between past events, trial snippets, and the aftermath of the trial, creating a suspenseful and engaging narrative that delves into themes of artificial intelligence, ethics, and the dark secrets of the seemingly perfect theme park.
DR. FOSTER:Are you comfortable? ANA:My wrist hurts. DR. FOSTER:Security felt the cuff was necessary. I hope you can understand. ANA:[Silence.] DR. FOSTER:Do you need anything before we begin? ANA:Can ... - #2
Save:'Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom' by Cory Doctorow is a futuristic novel set in a world where death has been conquered, and people can back up their consciousness. The story revolves around a society where wealth is measured by respect, and Disney World is a central location. The plot involves a murder mystery and a battle for ownership of different rides in the theme park, all set in a unique milieu where the internet and subculture play significant roles. Doctorow's writing style is described as futuristic, exploring a world where want has been eradicated, and people interact based on a reputation system called 'Whuffie.'
My girlfriend was 15 percent of my age, and I was old-fashioned enough that it bugged me. Her name was Lil, and she was second-generation Disney World, her parents being among the original ad-hocracy ...
