Revolution by Mack Reynolds
"Revolution" by Mack Reynolds is a science fiction novel likely written in the early 1960s. The book explores the political climate of the Cold War, specifically imagining what could happen in the Soviet Union following its collapse. It delves into themes of revolution, espionage, and political intrigue, guided by the premise of an American agent sent to incite an uprising against the existing Communist government. The storyline follows Paul Koslov, an eliteagent, as he is tasked with working alongside an underground anti-Soviet group to facilitate the overthrow of the Communist regime in Russia. As he navigates through the treacherous political landscape, Koslov fosters relationships with key members of the underground while grappling with his own identity as a Russian-born American. Their goal is to establish a new government based on equality and democracy, devoid of the old bureaucratic structures. However, the narrative complicates as the group debates the morality of their actions, and Koslov begins to question his loyalties and the implications of their revolutionary plans, especially concerning the potential for violence and the future of the nation they aim to liberate. The intricacies of alliances, the philosophical discussions regarding governance, and the personal stakes involved create a rich tapestry of narrative that ultimately questions the very nature of freedom and revolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Reynolds, Mack, 1917-1983 |
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| Title | Revolution |
| Series Title | Produced from Astounding Science Fiction May 1960. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Greg Weeks, Bruce Albrecht, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Soviet Union -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23929 |
| Release Date | Dec 20, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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