DONT FEED THE BEAST is OUT NOW ON AMAZON !
A Dystopian Sci-Fi book fused with political fiction
Mountainland, the richest, proudest, and freest nation in the world, has resorted to forming a militia and creating incarceration camps to stem the influx of migrants… Fjordland, the most civilised, equal, and just nation in the world, is falling apart, unable to accommodate its newfound diversity…
Meanwhile, life is getting worse on the Savannah and in the Jungle, with autocratic high-tech city-states and abundant cheap labour to exploit. Somewhere, amidst it all, only the rootless global technology organisations seem to prosper.
Eskild, the sympathetic Brotherhood bear, expelled and humiliated—is on his journey to visit his younger, liberal siblings, Dag and Selma. Justice has deteriorated in the world because Selma, to navigate the changes of globalisation, has abandoned her old ways.
If Eskild cannot persuade Selma to support a new order that promises peaceful coexistence among all parties, even with the sinister C-Cult, Fjordland will cease to be a liberal democracy. Globalisation will grind on, forcing most people to join the workforce of the disruptive transnational platform organisations.
“Of course, there is a tactical problem that comes up when you speak your mind. It’s not nice to have the wrong people cheering you on. But you can’t make yourself reliant on anyone. Sometimes even the bastards might be right.”
Hans Magnus Enzenberger in the Guardian
“Weaving an allegorical warning within a dystopian parable, Don’t Feed the Beast by Solveig Larssen takes a poignant jab at contemporary life and the missteps of our current social and economic progress. Eskild the Brotherhood Bear, ostracized from his community for promoting a timeless philosophy, must reunite with his siblings and find a righteous path to societal compromise, with the soul of the world hanging in the balance. The lyrical, somewhat fairy tale tone is sharply juxtaposed with the intense subject matter: xenophobia, wealth inequality, loss of faith, moral compromise, and the corrupting impact of capitalism. A philosophical fable and a blunt portrait of dystopia, this novel probes deeply into modern crises with a compelling cast of characters who are alternately disturbing and insightful.”
Self-Publishing Review, ★★★★
“An entertaining book devoid of empty calories. It’s perfect for those who enjoy reading and also want to ponder on the direction of society while they read. It’s refreshing with these hybrid genres where you clearly feel that there’s more at stake than just plot, actant models, and climaxes.”
Signe Bonnén -Author of Tal sammen