ElKaissi, Khalid
The Caged Openness
- ISBN 13:
- 9781800741447
- author:
- ElKaissi, Khalid
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Olympia Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 157
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14 x 0.9 centimeters (0.20
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Science Fiction, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Caged Openness by Khalid El-Kaissi is a thought-provoking science fiction novel that explores the consequences of a highly controlled society. In the world of Proxy, humanity has created a utopian virtual realm to secure its future and transcend human limitations. However, as time unfolds, cracks begin to appear in this seemingly perfect system. A young teenager named Exalar possesses unusual reasoning powers and an extravagant imagination, which puts him at odds with the authorities. His struggles lead to a desperate flight for his life, followed by a mind cleansing that threatens to erase his identity. Meanwhile, Lucicara, a son of a wealthy technocratic elite, is driven by ambition and a desire for power, which imperils the stability of Proxy. As Exalar returns to Proxy as an enlightened figure, he sets in motion a chain of events that challenges the very foundations of this controlled society. With its intricate plot and exploration of human nature, The Caged Openness is a gripping tale of self-discovery and rebellion.