This Perfect Day
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1970
320
Novel • Fiction
1970
Adult
18+ years
In This Perfect Day by Ira Levin, the protagonist, Chip, lives in a dystopian society governed by the central computer UniComp, which controls every aspect of human life and suppresses individuality through drugs. As he learns to reduce his treatment doses and regains his emotions, Chip joins a group of nonconformists who ultimately plan a rebellion to overthrow the computer's control. Instances of suicide appear in the narrative.
Dark
Challenging
Suspenseful
Melancholic
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This Perfect Day by Ira Levin is praised for its chilling dystopian vision and thought-provoking themes, drawing comparisons to classics like 1984 and Brave New World. Critics commend Levin's suspenseful narrative and compelling world-building. However, some find the character development lacking and the pacing uneven. Overall, it remains a striking, if imperfect, contribution to dystopian literature.
Readers who relish dystopian narratives like George Orwell's 1984 or Aldous Huxley's Brave New World will appreciate Ira Levin's This Perfect Day. Ideal for fans of thought-provoking, speculative fiction that explores themes of individuality, control, and societal conformity.
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320
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1970
Adult
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