A modern dystopian classic that stands alongside 1984 and Brave New World, Ira Levin's This Perfect Day is a stunningly prescient work of science fiction that asks what it means to remain human in a world increasingly governed by technology and AI.
Author(s): Ira Levin
368 Pages
Fiction + Literature Genres, Science Fiction

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Book Synopsis

A modern dystopian classic that stands alongside 1984 and Brave New World, Ira Levin's This Perfect Day is a stunningly prescient work of science fiction that asks what it means to remain human in a world increasingly governed by technology and AI.

"Chip" (born Li RM35M4419) lives in a future controlled by an all-powerful global supercomputer, UniComp. In this seemingly utopian society, free from war and want, every aspect of human existence is meticulously planned and calibrated for efficiency by Uni, which guides the lives of each member of the Family--the eugenically-merged human race, who share a single language and religion, yet live under constant chemical conditioning and behavioral monitoring--long unaware that their sustenance comes at the expense of all individuality and autonomy. When Chip begins to question Uni's benevolence, he embarks on a perilous journey to reclaim his true self, and challenge Uni's rule.

Its predictions already proving unnervingly on target, This Perfect Day is a thought-provoking exploration of free will, and of who ultimately holds the reins of power. Levin's masterful storytelling and vividly imagined world make for an epic tale that's as unsettling as it is unforgettable.

This edition contains an afterword from Andrew Cartmel, renowned Doctor Who script editor and author of the Vinyl Detective crime novels.

Review Quotes

"This Perfect Day outshines Huxley's Brave New World and Orwell's great 1984 in a number of ways. First of all, in the greater political and cultural perspicacity...Secondly, Levin's is superior...in all the elements of novel-building: in plot, stylistic virtuosity, and characterization."

-- "Ralph Raico, founder of the New Individualist Review"

"A novel rich with all the variables of human existence."

-- "Minneapolis Star"

"Will make the hairs on your neck rise up and tremble."

-- "Cleveland Plain Dealer"

"A futuristic nightmare."

-- "New York Times"

"An exceptionally serious contribution to the analysis of our own world."

-- "Dimensions"

"Ira Levin must have built an actual time machine and moved to 2020, where he rented an apartment and wrote the manuscript for This Perfect Day with one eye on cable news. There can be no other possible explanation."

-- "GeekyDomain.com"

"Ira Levin's Brave New World."

-- "New York Times Book Review"

"Marvelously entertaining. A cross between Brave New World and Doctor Who."

-- "Look magazine"

"Outshines Orwell's 1984."

-- "Book Week"

"The excitement never falters."

-- "Publishers Weekly"

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)

Weight: .9 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 368

Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres

Sub-Genre: Science Fiction

Publisher: Blackstone Publishing

Theme: General

Format: Paperback

Author: Ira Levin

Language: English

Street Date: August 6, 2024

TCIN: 1006487866

UPC: 9798212642668

Item Number (DPCI): 247-51-1823

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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