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Exploring Dystopian Narratives: Technology and Surveillance in Fiction

This chapter explores the relevance of dystopian fiction in today's world, focusing on Leila Lalami's 'The Dream Hotel' and its themes of technology and personal freedom. It examines how such narratives resonate with contemporary issues of surveillance and the trade-offs between convenience and security.

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