“A man must make of his life a ladder that he never ceases to climb -- if you're not rising, you are slipping down the rungs, my friend.”
Book:BioShock: Rapture
Quote by John Shirley
Work
BioShock: Rapture
In this novel, the protagonist navigates the treacherous and mysterious underwater city of Rapture, a failed utopia, facing moral dilemmas and a fight for survival amidst a world of genetic modification and advanced technology. more
Author
John Shirley
John Shirley is a renowned writer known for his science fiction and horror novels. Born on February 10, 1953, he has been active in the literary world since the 1970s. Shirley's works span a wide range of genres, including science fiction, fantasy, horror, and crime novels. more
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