Make Room! Make Room!

Name: Make Room! Make Room!
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241507704
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By Harry Harrison

Series: Penguin Science Fiction

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In Make Room! Make Room! by Harry Harrison, the story unfolds in a dystopian future where overpopulation and resource scarcity plague a teeming New York City. Amidst the chaos, Detective Andy Rusch investigates a complex murder mystery while grappling with the overwhelming challenges of survival in a crumbling society. The narrative explores themes of environmental degradation and societal collapse, blending elements of crime and thriller genres into its cautionary tale.
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You might enjoy this dystopian crime thriller if you're drawn to gripping narratives that explore overpopulation and resource scarcity. The story intertwines social commentary with a compelling detective plot, set in a future New York overburdened by human and environmental pressures. If you appreciate thought-provoking stories that challenge societal norms, this book may capture your interest.

Make Room! Make Room!

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A seminal work of science fiction—an unnerving vision of the consequences of unchecked overpopulation.

The planet's population has exploded. The 35 million inhabitants of New York City run their TVs off pedal power, riot for water, trample for lentil 'steaks', and sweat beneath a sweltering sun. Amid it all, a city cop tries to catch a gangster's killer and vie for the affection of a dangerous woman...

Offering a disturbing vision of the future and a groundbreaking exploration of the dangers of overpopulation, Harry Harrison's Make Room! Make Room! is a keystone work of science fiction—and the basis of the cult film Soylent Green.

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Make Room! Make Room! by Harry Harrison is regarded as a bracing and revelatory narrative, according to the Guardian. The Los Angeles Times highlights it as a cautionary tale, warning against the consequences of unchecked American consumption.

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ISBN: 9780241507704

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 June 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 181.0mm

Weight: 191g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Harry Harrison (1925 - 2012) was born in Connecticut and lived in New York City until 1943, before being drafted into the United States military. After WW2, he settled in the United Kingdom. His contribution to science fiction writing is almost unparalleled- Deathworld, the Stainless Steel Rat series, Bill, the Galactic Hero, Stars and Stripes Forever, and West of Eden are all classics of the genre. He received the Nebula Award, the Golden Scroll of the Academy of SF Film, Prix Jules Verne (Sweden) and the Premio Italia. He was also a member of the SF Hall of Fame.