The Lost Cause is a 2023 social fiction novel by Canadian writer Cory Doctorow, published by Tor Books.
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| Author | Cory Doctorow |
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| Genre | Social science fiction |
Publication date | November 14, 2023 |
| ISBN | 1-035-90224-9 |
| Website | https://craphound.com/category/lostcause/ |
The novel is set in near-future California, where rising seas, fires, and floods due to climate change have made millions homeless, and has caused a political sea-change in North America and Europe, shifting towards Green New Deal-style eco-socialism.[1][2] Its story follows Brooks Palazzo and his friends, in conflict with his grandfather.[3]
Reception
editCritical reception for The Lost Cause was mixed to positive, with GeekDad stating that "the “everyone will pitch in for the good of mankind” mentality found in The Lost Cause, felt pollyannaish"[4] and SFBook stating that "[The] Lost Cause is not the most fun book that you will read, but it is thought provoking."[5]
References
edit- ^ Tuttle, Lisa (2023-12-15). "The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – reviews roundup". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ "Paul Di Filippo Reviews The Lost Cause by Cory Doctorow". Locus Online. 2023-12-27. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ Cory, Doctorow. "The Lost Cause". Library Journal. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ^ Brooks, Robin (2023-11-29). "'The Lost Cause' by Cory Doctorow: A Book Review". GeekDad. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ "Book review of The Lost Cause by Cory Doctorow". sfbook.com. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
External links
edit- Official Book Page on Cory Doctorow's website