Kallocain (1940) [Novel]
by Karin Boye
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Summary
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A futuristic vision of a world where individual freedom doesn't really exist. However, when Leo Kall invents the ultimate truth serum things change. This book criticizes nazi Germany, but also makes it clear how close fanatic left-wing and right-wing politics are to each other.
Original title: Kallocain
Original languages:
Swedish
Quotes:
Genre: Fiction→ Science Fiction→ Social Criticism
Fiction→ Science Fiction→ World Versions→ Alternate Histories
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