Books matching: social isolation laws
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- #1
"A Song for a New Day" by Sarah Pinsker is a near-future science fiction novel that envisions a world where social isolation laws are in place after a pandemic and terrorist attacks. The story follows two women, Luce the musician and Rosemary the recruiter, as they navigate a society where live music has been forced underground, and commercial music is produced holographically. explores themes of music, community, freedom, and the impact of mega corporations on society, all set in a dystopian backdrop that feels eerily plausible given recent events.
There were, to my knowledge, one hundred and seventy-two ways to wreck a hotel room. We had brainstormed them all in the van over the last eight months on the road. As a game, I’d thought: 61, turn al... - #2
The Odyssey by Lara Williams is a surreal and absurd novel that takes place on a cruise ship, narrated from the perspective of an unhinged woman. The protagonist, Ingrid, has been working on the cruise ship for five years, creating a liminal and cult-like atmosphere. The story is filled with bizarre and grotesque characters, with elements of humor and satire woven throughout. The writing style is described as strange yet wonderful, with a plot that keeps the reader engaged in a surreal and unsettling way.