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Hero archetypes
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Synopsis
Imagine a world without hunger. With clothing and shelter for everyone. A world that is never too warm or too cold. A world where there are no decisions to be made, because everything is decided upon for the inhabitants. A utopia? Or a prison? Because paradise has a price. The story of one man: the last who can read the secret language of the machine that created the City - the last man who can change it.
Is The City Machine appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A philosophical dystopian fantasy exploring themes of free will and control in a seemingly perfect society. Minimal content concerns—appropriate for younger readers interested in thought-provoking scenarios.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include captivity and manipulation.
Who'll love this
Readers who enjoy questioning what makes a perfect world and stories about special chosen heroes will find this intriguing.