The Sheep Look Up
Book • 1972
In John Brunner's chilling dystopian novel, 'The Sheep Look Up,' published in 1972, the author paints a grim picture of a future ravaged by environmental catastrophe.
The story unfolds amidst widespread ecological disasters, where clean drinking water is a scarce commodity and the relentless heat scorches the earth.
As food sources dwindle and animal populations decline, society descends into chaos, marked by violent riots and civil unrest.
A corrupt president, reminiscent of contemporary figures, exploits the crisis to consolidate power.
Brunner's prescient narrative serves as a stark warning about the consequences of environmental neglect and unchecked corporate greed.
The story unfolds amidst widespread ecological disasters, where clean drinking water is a scarce commodity and the relentless heat scorches the earth.
As food sources dwindle and animal populations decline, society descends into chaos, marked by violent riots and civil unrest.
A corrupt president, reminiscent of contemporary figures, exploits the crisis to consolidate power.
Brunner's prescient narrative serves as a stark warning about the consequences of environmental neglect and unchecked corporate greed.
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