“Governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, that whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness.”
Set in a near-future America, the story follows a teenager who becomes an activist after a terror attack on San Francisco. The novel delves into the complexities of government surveillance and the impact of technology on individual freedoms. more
Cory Doctorow, born on July 17, 1971, is a renowned blogger. His works primarily focus on science fiction novels, and he is also an active tech and culture critic. more
“But the thought of moving on from something I never had is depressing.”
“We are never prepared for what we expect.”
“The last girl I love will be someone I haven’t even met yet, probably.”
“We've had this date with each other from the beginning.”
“The hardest thing of all is when pain is hidden behind a mask of calm.”
“Here's your hat, and by the way, I'm a virgin”
“I did two things on my seventy-fifth birthday. I visited my wife's grave. Then I joined the army.”