Books
by Ninni Holmqvist
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The Unit |
(Translated from Swedish by Marlaine Delargy)
This novel is set in the near future where those without families, or who no longer play a useful role in society, are sent to the Unit where they serve society by taking part in experiments and donating organs. To her surprise, the lonely heroine, Dorrit, finds companionship and comfort (albeit constantly watched). She accepts her fate until she falls in love when life seems precious. A critique of societies that value economics above humanity.
(Christine Miller - bwl 55 Winter 2010) |
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