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The Lost Cause (novel)

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The Lost Cause
AuthorCory Doctorow
GenreSocial science fiction
Publication date
November 14, 2023
ISBN1-035-90224-9
Websitehttps://craphound.com/category/lostcause/

The Lost Cause is a 2023 social fiction novel by Canadian writer Cory Doctorow, published by Tor Books.

The novel is set in near-future California, where rising seas, fires, and floods due to climate change have made millions homeless, and has caused a political sea-change in North America and Europe, shifting towards Green New Deal-style eco-socialism.[1][2] Its story follows Brooks Palazzo and his friends, in conflict with his grandfather.[3]

Reception

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Critical reception for The Lost Cause was mixed to positive, with GeekDad stating that "the “everyone will pitch in for the good of mankind” mentality found in The Lost Cause, felt pollyannaish"[4] and SFBook stating that "[The] Lost Cause is not the most fun book that you will read, but it is thought provoking."[5]

References

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  1. ^ Tuttle, Lisa (2023-12-15). "The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – reviews roundup". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
  2. ^ "Paul Di Filippo Reviews The Lost Cause by Cory Doctorow". Locus Online. 2023-12-27. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
  3. ^ Cory, Doctorow. "The Lost Cause". Library Journal. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  4. ^ Brooks, Robin (2023-11-29). "'The Lost Cause' by Cory Doctorow: A Book Review". GeekDad. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
  5. ^ "Book review of The Lost Cause by Cory Doctorow". sfbook.com. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
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