Journey Beyond Tomorrow by Robert Sheckley
"Journey Beyond Tomorrow" is a satirical science fiction novel that follows the adventures of Joenes, an American everyman, as he navigates a bizarre and fragmented future society after the collapse of Western civilization. Through a series of absurd and often humorous encounters, Joenes explores various dystopian communities, each embodying extreme and distorted versions of contemporary social, political, and philosophical ideologies. The narrative, structured as a pseudo-anthropological account, critiques the follies of human nature and the idiosyncrasies of 20th-century life, ultimately presenting a whimsical yet incisive commentary on the human condition and the potential pitfalls of progress.
The 9836th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1962
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels (David Pringle)