Recommended for readers interested in speculative fiction and dystopian worlds. The book presents a well-crafted and detailed society run by the Chinese that is both intricate and terrifying. The characters are rich, complex, and thought-provoking, and the story delves deep into the darker side of humanity and power.

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This novel describes the world in the 23rd century ruled by the Chinese in which all society is strictly stratified and formalized into different levels. David Wingrove is the author of "Trillion Year The History of Science Fiction", which he co-authored with Brian Aldiss.

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