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Synopsis
LIMBO is a uniquely unusual, dazzling novel of the future that is unlike anything you have ever read- or are likely to read. Dr. Martine, a neurosurgeon, flees a limited nuclear war to a forgotten island in the Indian Ocean. After 18 years of performing "humane" lobotomies on island natives, he sets out to rediscover the world. What he finds is a grotesque post-bomb society in which self-mutilation and installed prosthetic limbs are used to mute the urge to make war. Bernard Wolfe, co-author of Really The Blues, grapples with the largest issues of our century in Limbo.
Limbo: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult science fiction novel contains disturbing themes of self-mutilation, body horror, and a society built around voluntary amputation. The premise involves lobotomies and grotesque prosthetic modifications used as social control, with strong violence and mature philosophical content.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include self-harm, body horror, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers interested in challenging, philosophical science fiction exploring extreme solutions to war will find this thought-provoking.