The Final Programme by Michael Moorcock
The book follows the adventures of Jerry Cornelius, a hip, amoral, and sexually ambiguous anti-hero, who is an incarnation of the Eternal Champion, a recurring character in the author's works. Set in a dystopian near-future, Cornelius is a physicist and playboy who becomes embroiled in a quest to construct the perfect human being through the Final Programme, a project that aims to create a new messiah figure for a world on the brink of collapse. The narrative is characterized by its satirical tone, blending elements of science fiction, dark humor, and countercultural commentary, as Cornelius navigates a landscape of eccentric characters, chaotic events, and shifting allegiances.
The 9835th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1968
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 156-192
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels (David Pringle)