Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom by Cory Doctorow
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| Author | Doctorow, Cory, 1971- |
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| Title | Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Summary | "Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom" by Cory Doctorow is a science fiction novel written in the early 21st century. The story unfolds in a futuristic world where mortality is effectively abolished, and society thrives in a reimagined Disneyland known as the Bitchun Society. The main character, Julius, navigates the complexities of this new existence, grappling with both personal relationships and the implications of living in a world where everything is simulated and human connections are increasingly fragile. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to Julius, who reflects on his extraordinary life as he finds himself in Disney World, a place that has become both a beloved home and a representation of societal transformation. He reminisces about his vibrant friendship with a character named Dan, a missionary embodying the old world’s values. Their conversations explore themes of existence and the meaning of life in a reality devoid of conventional struggles. The opening sets the stage for a narrative that examines the tension between nostalgia and modernization within a fantastical framework, hinting at both comedic and serious undertones as the characters embark on an exploration of their identities in this altered society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Immortalism -- Fiction |
| Subject | Florida -- Fiction |
| Subject | Walt Disney World (Fla.) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 8086 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details. |
| Downloads | 520 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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