Moxyland
Moxyland
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Cape Town, South Africa • Near Future
2008
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Moxyland, Lauren Beukes presents a dystopian future set in Cape Town where individuals navigate a corporate-dominated society. The narrative follows four people—a tech-savvy artist, an activist, a corporate employee, and a gamer—each trying to survive in a world where technology tightly controls their lives and choices.
Gritty
Mysterious
Dark
Suspenseful
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
4,107 ratings
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Review Roundup
Moxyland by Lauren Beukes offers a vivid dystopian vision of a future Cape Town, combining energetic storytelling with a critique of corporate control and technology. Critics praise its rich world-building and dynamic characters. However, some note a sometimes overwhelming plot and dense narrative. Overall, it is appreciated for its originality and timely themes.
Who Should Read Moxyland?
Readers who relish Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson or Neuromancer by William Gibson will likely enjoy Moxyland by Lauren Beukes. Ideal for fans of cyberpunk, dystopian narratives, and thought-provoking societal critiques, it appeals to those intrigued by technology's impact on personal freedom and power dynamics.
4,107 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
367
Novel • Fiction
Cape Town, South Africa • Near Future
2008
Adult
18+ years
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