L. P. Hartley
Facial Justice (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141395067
- author:
- L. P. Hartley
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 1.3 x 20.3 cm
- Genre:
- Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Contemporary
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
In the ravaged New State, conformity is enforced and individuality is a threat. Jael, an Alpha deemed over-privileged for her beauty, is compelled to report to the Ministry of Facial Justice. Her face will be reconstructed, a drastic measure to suppress the rebellious spirit that refuses to be silenced. As Jael secretly reasserts the rights of the individual, she sets out to hunt down the faceless Dictator. With a 17.5% quotum of personality permitted to each citizen, the boundaries of freedom are severely limited. But Jael's determination to uncover the truth and challenge the status quo will not be deterred. This gripping dystopian novel explores the tension between conformity and individuality, raising questions about the true cost of a society that values sameness above all else.
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