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Sofia and the Utopia Machine

by Judith Huang
Sofia and the Utopia Machine
Sofia and the Utopia Machine

Singaporean schoolgirl unlocks realities, defies society's bounds.

"Sofia and the Utopia Machine" isn't just a science fiction escapade; it's a thought-provoking dive into the significance of social structures and personal agency. As you follow Sofia's journey, you'll find her adventures resonating with our deep-seated desire to challenge the status quo and redefine our world. If you're keen on a narrative that blends speculative fiction with a heartfelt coming-of-age story, this book might just be your next great read.

  • Epigram Books Fiction Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Sofia and the Utopia Machine

by Judith Huang
ISBN: 9789814785808
Authors: Judith Huang
Publisher: Epigram Books
Date of Publication: 2018-05-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Adult, Science Fiction
Related Topics: Dystopia, Adventure, Speculative Fiction, Science Fiction Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 3.69
(rated by 88 readers)

Description

Shortlisted for the 2017 Epigram Books Fiction Prize. A bold and fantastical work that posits a new cosmology within which a science-fictional vision of Singapore is rendered in dystopian terms. It’s a work that would sit perfectly on any Young Adult speculative fiction shelf, with its fast-paced and childlike sense of adventure. Sofia's father has been missing for seven years, and her controlling mother doesn't understand her. She attends a good school and lives in a nice Midlevel flat, but she's always felt like something was missing. When she unlocks the gateway to a whole new utopia, the truth comes crashing down around her—about her stratified society, her scientist parents, and her own existence.
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Singaporean schoolgirl unlocks realities, defies society's bounds.

"Sofia and the Utopia Machine" isn't just a science fiction escapade; it's a thought-provoking dive into the significance of social structures and personal agency. As you follow Sofia's journey, you'll find her adventures resonating with our deep-seated desire to challenge the status quo and redefine our world. If you're keen on a narrative that blends speculative fiction with a heartfelt coming-of-age story, this book might just be your next great read.

  • Epigram Books Fiction Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.