Trouble on Triton
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1976
369
Novel • Fiction
Triton • Future
1976
Adult
18+ years
Trouble on Triton by Samuel R. Delany is set on Neptune's moon Triton in a distant future and follows Bron, a restless resident dissatisfied with the utopia’s complacency. As Neptune navigates an interplanetary war with Earth, Bron grapples with his own sense of purpose, strained relationships, and a yearning for individuality amidst a society designed for group conformity. The novel contains depictions of torture.
Mysterious
Challenging
Contemplative
Fantastical
Emotional
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Samuel R. Delany's Trouble on Triton has been praised for its complex world-building and philosophical depth, compelling readers to contemplate identity and society. However, some critics find its narrative dense and challenging to follow. Character development is a highlight, although the deeply introspective style may not appeal to all. Overall, it stands out in the science fiction genre for its intellectual rigor.
Fans of speculative fiction and social commentary will enjoy Trouble on Triton by Samuel R. Delany. Readers who appreciate Ursula K. Le Guin's The Dispossessed or Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? will find Delany's exploration of politics, identity, and society compelling and thought-provoking.
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369
Novel • Fiction
Triton • Future
1976
Adult
18+ years
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