“The walls were chipped and needed paint. The windows were mostly okay but one pane was blocked with cardboard. There were fleas the exterminator couldn't kill and rats that scrabbled in the walls and mice who left droppings like a cocked snook and roaches that thrived on insecticide, even the illegal kinds.”
The Sheep Look Up is a work of speculative fiction that explores the consequences of widespread environmental degradation and the failure of institutions to address mounting crises. The narrative depicts a society grappling with pollution, resource scarcity, and public health emergencies, while authorities and corporations prioritize profit and control over meaningful action. The title alludes to a sense of awakening or awareness among the populace, as ordinary people begin to recognize the severity of their situation. The book is known for its bleak, satirical tone and its prescient commentary on ecological and political issues. more
John Brunner, born on September 24, 1934, was a renowned science fiction author from the United Kingdom. His works are known for their profound philosophical insights and complex futuristic settings, having a significant impact on the science fiction genre. more
“One thing that man HAS learned from history, is how to kill (animals) more efficiently.”
“Even a cockroach can be legendary by being killed by a legend.”