Page count - 155
Published in 1980 it is chilling just how accurately Harrison predicted surveillance methods.
The main character, Jan Kulozik is an electronics engineer, one of the privileged elite who went about his life oblivious about the structure of his society. An unfortunate sailing accident and risky rescue propel Kulozik into a plot to overthrow the ruling elite and restore democracy to humanity.
Set in a distant future London where interstellar travel has been a reality for generations, the story takes place mostly on Earth. It felt like a Cold War thriller and was just as scary and dangerous as one.
The book was hopeful and bleak all at once. It was wonderful. I read it in two sittings. Luckily this first novel was collected in paperback in 1994 with the title, "To The Stars." I'll be ripping into the next two installments very soon.
If you like underground spy thrillers and movies like Blade Runner this book will satisfy you.
Highly recommended.
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| Original book cover |
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| Harry Harrison |
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