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100 1 _aDoctorow, Cory,
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245 1 0 _aShadow of the Mothaship
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-11-20
520 _a"Shadow of the Mothaship" by Cory Doctorow is a science fiction short story included in his collection "A Place So Foreign and Eight More," published in the early 2000s. The narrative unfolds in a futuristic society that wrestles with the aftermath of an alien visitation and the subsequent disappearance of adults from a suburban neighborhood, leaving behind a younger generation grappling with chaos and disillusionment. It explores themes of identity, authority, and rebellion within a darkly imaginative setting. The story follows Maxes Fuentes, a 22-year-old protagonist whose parents have been taken aboard a mysterious mothership along with other "Processors," a group dedicated to ushering humanity into a form of enlightenment. The tale juxtaposes Maxes' rebellious, often reckless antics against the bleakness of a world where adults have abandoned their responsibilities. With his parents gone, Maxes engages in outlandish escapades, such as attempting to fly his family's home like a kite. Through interactions with various eccentric characters, including a dubious vendor named Stude and fellow neighborhood residents, Maxes attempts to redefine his existence in a world turned upside down. Ultimately, the story’s climax culminates in a defiant act against the very structures that once defined his existence, raising questions about autonomy and the consequences of societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17029
999 _c58417
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