The Jagged Orbit by John Brunner
A Novel of the Near Future
This novel is set in a dystopian future America, where society is deeply divided along racial lines and is on the brink of collapse due to widespread violence and the proliferation of deadly weapons. The narrative follows a journalist as he uncovers a conspiracy involving the manipulation of the population through fear, orchestrated by arms manufacturers and drug companies. As he delves deeper, he encounters a range of characters, including a psychiatrist using experimental therapy to treat criminals and a family living in a gated community designed to protect its inhabitants from the chaos outside. Through its complex plot and richly drawn characters, the book offers a critical examination of the social and political issues facing modern society, including racism, corporate greed, and the media's role in shaping public perception.
The 17011th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1969
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- The British Science Fiction Association Awards - Novel (British Science Fiction Association)