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Science Fiction

Berne Thau

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7. The Joad Cycle: An Anticapitalist Love Story

Reply to cilla4progress (Original post)

Thu Oct 18, 2012, 07:32 PM

Oct 2012

This dystopian series is broader than the Handmaid's Tale.

It tells the story of near future America after the mega rich have taken control in a Constitutional Coup and eliminated taxes and most government programs.

Life in this future is a Libertarian utopia, but a nightmare for the rest of the folks.

After legislation called the Circle of Life passes in 2035, anyone who costs more than they are worth is executed and American life becomes solely about creating economic value. As bleak as this sounds, it is a so much more, including a postmodern love story.

Try the website, www.joadcycle.com

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Just finished The Handmaid's Tale [View all] cilla4progress Oct 2012 OP

Ms Atwood is always worth a look. bemildred Oct 2012 #1

I'll check it out! cilla4progress Oct 2012 #2

Lucky you to be reading it for the first time. SheilaT Oct 2012 #3

Yup! cilla4progress Oct 2012 #4

Best book for this crazy era of the Tea Party. If they would read, it might open their eyes. The Wielding Truth Oct 2012 #5

You might even say it was prescient. nt bemildred Oct 2012 #6

The Joad Cycle: An Anticapitalist Love Story Berne Thau Oct 2012 #7