Ersatz Nation by Tim Kenyon

[ninebelow]

The totalitarian world of Unation is ruled over by the omnipresent Mother Necessity. In this rigidly hierarchical society people carry out their duty as designated by Mother in order to climb the ladder of status levels and be materially rewarded. Against this dystopian background Ersatz Nation tells the story of two citizens who find themselves

Comments

[altariel]

Out of interest, is there a thematic reason for the death of the wife and daughter? It seems to be everywhere as a short-hand for characterization.

[ninebelow]

I can't remember. Mother/child themes are obviously highly important to the novel though.

[nwhyte]

Gosh, I thought it was terrible.