The Employees by Olga Ravn
A Workplace Novel of the 22nd Century
Set aboard a futuristic spaceship, the narrative unfolds through a series of interviews and statements from the crew, both human and humanoid, as they grapple with the emotional and existential impact of mysterious objects discovered on a distant planet. The story explores themes of identity, consciousness, and the blurred lines between human and artificial life, highlighting the crew's evolving relationships and the profound effects of their environment on their sense of self. As tensions rise, the narrative delves into the complexities of work, belonging, and the essence of what it means to be alive.
The 6980th greatest book of all time
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- Published
- 2018
- Nationality
- Danish
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 130-150
- Original Language
- Danish
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- Alternate Titles
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- De ansatte
- Het Personeel
- Os Funcionários
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 40th on Truelit's 100 Best Books of the Quarter Century (/r/truelit)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)
- Top 100 Books of the 21st-Century (This House of Books)