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Marc‑Uwe Kling’s novel, set in a hyper‑commercialized future, critically examines a society overwhelmed by artificial intelligence, robotic automation, and corporate jargons. Through dark humor and biting satire, it explores how advertising, political maneuvering, and technological dominance shape human interactions and identity.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Dystopian & Apocalyptic Fiction/Dystopian Fiction
Authors: Marc-Uwe Kling
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