Kallocain by Karin Boye
This dystopian novel presents a totalitarian world where the government exercises complete control over its citizens' lives, even their thoughts. The protagonist, a loyal soldier, invents a truth serum named Kallocain, which the government uses to extract citizens' innermost secrets. As the story unfolds, the protagonist begins to question the morality of his invention and the regime he serves, leading to a deep personal crisis. The book explores themes of individual freedom, privacy, and the dehumanizing effects of totalitarianism.
The 2676th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1940
- Nationality
- Swedish
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-250
- Words
- 47,000
- Original Language
- Swedish
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This book is on the following lists:
- Världsbiblioteket (The World Library) (Tidningen Boken)