Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom
By Cory Doctorow
- Release Date: 2003-01-01
- Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Description
Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom is a 2003 science fiction book, the first novel by Canadian author and digital-rights activist Cory Doctorow. Concurrent with its publication by Tor Books, Doctorow released the entire text of the novel under a Creative Commons noncommercial license on his website, allowing the whole text of the book to be freely read and distributed without needing any further permission from him or his publisher.
Reviews
The kind of sci fi I like to see
2By SwimmyswimswimI’m a bit picky with sci fi, but this book really has all the elements that appeal greatly to me. A fascinating but also wacky speculative future that touches on its implications and seems alarmingly prescient considering the current social media-obsessed state of our society. The Disney world stuff is really well integrated with just the right amount of absurdity (I couldn’t stop giggling over the freaking Hall of Presidents) but the real star of the show is the bromance between the main character and his best friend. In a utopian society where people have conquered death with technology and clout is the only currency that seems to matter, their friendship really grounds the story. I’m looking forward to reading more of the other books this author has published.Thought proving instant classic
5By Charleston1830This is one to read again and again. Interesting take on how technology evolves with human interaction, sometimes in surprising ways.Amazing-A great read!
5By finster3A great read!!An extra helping of whuffie!
5By tapiocatwilightLoved it! Thank you, Mr. Doctorow!
