The Sheep Look Up by John Brunner
"The Sheep Look Up" is a dystopian science fiction novel that presents a grim and polluted future where environmental degradation and overpopulation have reached catastrophic levels. The story follows various characters as they navigate a world plagued by toxic pollution, food shortages, and rampant disease outbreaks. With a sharp critique of corporate greed and government negligence, the novel explores the consequences of humanity's disregard for the environment and the urgent need for change.
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- Published
- 1972
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 461
- Original Language
- English
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 6 lists:
- 200th on Top 200 Science Fiction Books (Pre-2000) (Sci-Fi Lists)
- 564th on Fantasy and Horror: A Critical and Historical Guide (Book)
- 6454th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 501 Must-Read Books (LibraryThing)
- Horror: The 100 Best Books ("Horror: The 100 Best Books" Book by Stephen Jones (Editor) and Kim Newman (Editor))
- "Our Readable Century", The Best Books of the 20th Century -- Honorable Mention ( January Magazine)