Description
In a near-future world grappling with the implications of mortality and technology, Katherine Mortenhoe faces a rare and unsettling fate. Diagnosed with a terminal illness, she becomes the subject of a controversial reality show, becoming both a participant and an unwitting spectacle as her life approaches its end. Her struggle transforms from a personal battle into a public performance, raising profound questions about the nature of existence, dignity, and society's insatiable appetite for entertainment.
D. G. Compton intricately weaves a narrative that explores the human condition, the value of life, and the ethical dilemmas emerging in an age where privacy is often sacrificed for spectacle. As Katherine navigates her harrowing journey, readers are invited to reflect on their perceptions of death, media, and the repercussions of commodifying personal tragedy, ensuring a thought-provoking and emotionally charged experience from beginning to end.
D. G. Compton intricately weaves a narrative that explores the human condition, the value of life, and the ethical dilemmas emerging in an age where privacy is often sacrificed for spectacle. As Katherine navigates her harrowing journey, readers are invited to reflect on their perceptions of death, media, and the repercussions of commodifying personal tragedy, ensuring a thought-provoking and emotionally charged experience from beginning to end.
Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
256 pages
Language
English
Published
Jan 1, 1974
Publisher
Gollancz
Editions
15 editions
ISBN-10
0575018283
ISBN-13
9780575018280