Books matching: post apocalyptic southern california
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Save:"Dinner at Deviant's Palace" by Tim Powers is a post-apocalyptic science fiction novel set in a near-future dystopia in Southern California. The story follows Greg Rivas, a musician and deprogrammer, who is hired to redeem his first love from a charismatic cult leader named Jaybush. As Rivas delves deeper into the cult, he faces trials and tribulations, uncovering strange alien lifeforms, bizarre drugs, and a world filled with religious zealotry. The writing style is described as inventive, clever, and humorous, with the author's unique ability to draw readers into his bizarrely constructed world.
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Save:Set in the not too distant future on the west coast of North America, "The Fifth Sacred Thing" by Starhawk presents a futuristic vision of a society torn between a peaceful, eco-friendly utopia and a dystopian world ruled by corporations. The plot follows the struggles of a community in San Francisco as they defend themselves against an invasion from the militaristic Southern California, highlighting themes of spirituality, environmentalism, social justice, and the consequences of current societal decisions. The writing style of the book is described as intense, thought-provoking, and captivating, with a mix of violence, magic, realism, and hope that draws readers into a world where characters fight for a new way of life amidst chaos and destruction.
In the dry time of year, the dangerous time, the risk time, an old woman climbed a hill. Like most people in the southern part of the city, she called the season El Tiempo de la Segadora, the Time of ... - #3
Save:'Something New Under the Sun' by Alexandra Kleeman is a near-future novel set in a dystopian Southern California where water has been replaced by a substitute called WAT R, leading to a mysterious dementia-like illness among the residents. The story follows the journey of Patrick Hamlin, a novelist whose book is being turned into a movie, as he navigates through the chaotic world of Hollywood, environmental crisis, and personal relationships. Kleeman weaves together elements of Hollywood satire, mystery, and social commentary on the consequences of an environmental catastrophe, creating a multi-layered narrative that explores themes of adaptation, corruption, and the destruction of the natural world.
The writing style in 'Something New Under the Sun' is described as sharp, beautiful, and filled with terrific powers of description. Kleeman's storytelling combines unease and eeriness, reminiscent of authors like Don DeLillo and Philip K. Dick, creating a narrative that is both alarming and witty. The novel delves into the complexities of stardom, the corporatization of art, and the impact of climate change on individuals and communities, offering a thought-provoking exploration of a possible future that is both dreadful and captivating.
On the palm-sized screen it looks curiously real, like something he’s already seen. She slouches in the drugstore aisle, clawing the skin on the back of her hands, sunglasses black and gleaming in the... - #4
Save:In the not so distant future, California and the Southwestern part of the United States are plagued by a catastrophic drought, leading to the collapse of civilization. Luz and Ray, two survivors, find themselves in a starlet's mansion and decide to escape with a neglected baby to seek a better life. Their journey through the Mohave Desert and the Dune Sea is filled with challenges, leading them to encounter rebel survivors and a cult-like leader in a radically changed landscape. The book is described as a dystopian and realistic storyline that delves into themes of survival, adaptation, and uncertainty in a post-apocalyptic world.
Punting the prairie dog into the library was a mistake. Luz Dunn knew that now, but it had been a long time since she’d seen a little live thing, and the beast had startled her. She’d woke near noon h... - #5
Save:In a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies, a group of superheroes in Southern California protect human survivors within the fortified walls of Paramount Studios. The story revolves around the superheroes' efforts to defend the survivors from both the undead and a street gang, showcasing a unique blend of superhero and zombie genres. The author, Peter Clines, introduces various superheroes with diverse powers and backgrounds, creating an intriguing narrative that explores the consequences of a world where super-powered beings face a zombie outbreak.
It’d been about three months since the Incident at the lab. “Incident” was how they kept referring to it in the news and in the therapy sessions, and the word had been beaten into my head by constant ... - #6
Save:In Clay's Ark by Octavia E. Butler, the story revolves around an alien virus that infects humans, giving them enhanced physical abilities but also an uncontrollable urge to spread the contagion through bites, scratches, and sexual contact. The book explores themes of alien influences on human sexuality and reproduction, consent and free will, and a near future dystopia. Set in a violent and dystopian world, the novel delves into the personal ramifications of the changing of worlds as characters struggle to retain their humanity amidst the spread of the alien virus.
The narrative structure of the book is described as compelling, with two seemingly unrelated narrative paths in the past and present slowly converging to reveal the story of how the protagonist, Eli, became entangled in a situation where he must navigate between saving his family and preventing a global epidemic. Butler's writing style captures the tension between parasitism and symbiosis, creating a thought-provoking and intense exploration of what it means to let go of one's humanity and be driven by compulsions beyond recognition.
THE SHIP HAD BEEN destroyed five days before. He did not remember how. He knew he was alone now, knew he had returned home instead of to the station as planned or to the emergency base on Luna. He kne...
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