Solar Lottery: A Novel
by Philip K. Dick
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Author: Philip K. DickEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-06-10
ISBN: 1400030137
Number of pages: 208
Publisher: Vintage
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Book Review: An imaginative political thriller with plenty to recommend it
Summary: 4 Stars
In this imaginative political thriller, Dick shows us a world where leadership is determined entirely by lottery. A mid-level functionary named Benteley yearns to make a difference in this world, but finds nothing but corruption everywhere. After signing up to serve the recently ousted leader (known as the Quizmaster) Benteley finds himself part of an ingenious plot to assassinate the new in-coming leader. The key to this plan is an artificial person named "Pellig" who can be controlled by remote intelligences and so confound the telepaths who protect the new leader. Cartwright is the new Quizmaster, who has a couple of tricks up his sleeve, as well. Foremost is his devotion to John Preston, who led a quasi-religious movement that believes in the Flame Disc - the system's possibly mythical 10th planet. Will Pellig get past the cadre of telepaths who protect Cartwright? And which side will Benteley be on when push comes to shove? And will Cartwright survive long enough for his expedition to reach the Flame Disc? The outer space elements seem kind of out of place in this story - no doubt they were a concession to a target audience who wanted science fiction, not political philosophy. But this is an engrossing page-turner well worth reading.
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