Project Gutenberg 2005-11-20 Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details. 128 Doctorow, Cory 1971 Eastern Standard Tribe Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. "Eastern Standard Tribe" by Cory Doctorow is a science fiction novel written in the early 21st century. It dives into themes of identity and the evolution of human connections in a world increasingly dependent on technology, particularly through the lens of the protagonist, Art Berry. As he navigates his chaotic life across time zones and digital tribes, the story examines the balance between intellect and happiness, along with how interpersonal relationships are shaped in contemporary society. At the start of the novel, Art is introduced in a state of disarray, sitting on the roof of a sanatorium where he feels trapped. Through reflections on his childhood and early experiences, he grapples with the question of whether it is better to be smart or happy, revealing his character's foundational struggle with this dichotomy. The narrative intertwines Art's recollections with a setting rich with vibrant characters, including Linda, his romantic interest who emerges from a near-fatal accident. Their encounters set the stage for exploring complex themes surrounding the consequences of technology, ambition, and emotional fulfillment as Art's chaotic lifestyle continually puts him at odds with both his personal life and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Science fiction Bildungsromans Young men -- Fiction Conspiracies -- Fiction Europe -- Fiction Americans -- Europe -- Fiction Secret societies -- Fiction Time -- Systems and standards -- Fiction Business consultants -- Fiction Sleep-wake cycle -- Fiction PS Text Science Fiction Browsing: Literature Browsing: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Browsing: Fiction 371750 371751 2024-10-07T13:32:24.084679 2023-09-08T04:20:36.093846 text/html text/html 371743 371744 2024-10-07T13:32:24.363672 2023-09-08T04:20:36.301840 text/html text/html 214643 2024-10-07T13:32:32.508623 application/epub+zip 219087 2024-10-07T13:32:27.452664 application/epub+zip 207202 2024-10-07T13:32:26.219656 application/epub+zip 390974 2024-10-07T13:32:36.310596 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 373231 2024-10-07T13:32:31.697612 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 330043 2022-09-08T08:53:39.961557 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 327886 327914 2024-10-07T13:32:23.691678 2023-09-08T04:20:35.803844 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 327378 2020-12-12T20:55:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 131493 2020-12-12T20:55:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21437 2024-10-07T13:32:36.476592 application/rdf+xml 14546 2024-10-07T13:32:26.772660 image/jpeg 3948 2024-10-07T13:32:26.495647 image/jpeg 213352 2024-10-07T13:32:24.395676 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia