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California is a new republic in Exit Party, a dystopia set in 2031. What happens next?

California is a new republic in Exit Party, a dystopia set in 2031. What happens next?

Emily St John Mandel’s new novel presents divergent visions of our world and future – particularly of the US as a state at a crossroads.

18.09.2026 4

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Homer’s Odysseus was never a perfect hero. Christopher Nolan’s film understands this

Hollywood has a habit of rendering complex literary heroes into one-dimensional figures. Nolan’s The Odyssey dodges this trap.

21.07.2026 20

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What’s the place of humans in a world redefined by AI? Steve Toltz’s new novel has some ideas

Steve Toltz was shortlisted for the Booker for his rollicking debut. His new novel, A Rising of the Lights, suggests true solace lies in human...

08.04.2026 40

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