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America has two possible futures in this novel. Neither is reassuring
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Emily St John Mandel’s seventh novel is a dystopian sci-fi extravaganza in which we are asked to imagine life after the US has collapsed.
- Emily St John Mandel’s seventh novel is a dystopian sci-fi extravaganza in which we are asked to imagine life after the US has collapsed.
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- America has two possible futures in this novel. Neither is reassuring
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- Left: Emily St John Mandel’s seventh novel is a dystopian sci-fi extravaganza in which we are asked to imagine life after the US has collapsed.
- Center: Emily St John Mandel’s seventh novel is a dystopian sci-fi extravaganza in which we are asked to imagine life after the US has collapsed.
- Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
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Factuality: High 100%
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Timeline of this story
- 1h agoBrisbane Times (AU): Emily St John Mandel’s seventh novel is a dystopian sci-fi extravaganza in which we are asked to imagine life after the US has collapsed.
- 1h agoThe Age (AU): Emily St John Mandel’s seventh novel is a dystopian sci-fi extravaganza in which we are asked to imagine life after the US has collapsed.
- 1h agoSydney Morning Herald - Latest News (AU): Emily St John Mandel’s seventh novel is a dystopian sci-fi extravaganza in which we are asked to imagine life after the US has collapsed.
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