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_aDoctorow, Cory, _d1971- |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aShadow of the Mothaship |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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| 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.) | ||
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| 653 | _aScience fiction | ||
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