Shirley, John
Rapture
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848567047
- author:
- Shirley, John
- format:
- Mass Market Paperback
- publisher:
- Titan Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 17 x 10.8 x 3.4 cm
- Genre:
- Science fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
A man awakens from a plane crash to find himself in an undersea city, Rapture, a place where a failed utopia has taken hold. The city was built on the principles of objectivism, a philosophy that emphasizes individual freedom and the rejection of government intervention. However, this ideal has proven to be unattainable, and the city has descended into chaos. As the man navigates the ruins of Rapture, he uncovers the dark secrets behind its creation and the true nature of its inhabitants. The city's founder, Andrew Ryan, had envisioned a world where individuals could pursue their passions without interference from the state. But this vision has led to a dystopian nightmare, where the pursuit of individual freedom has become a twisted and deadly obsession. This novel is a gripping exploration of the dangers of unchecked ambition and the consequences of a world where individual freedom is prioritized above all else.