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"Sheldon's gloriously colourful writing makes leaping from our
world to Individutopia's wholly believable... (It's) like the
book is speaking to you, and you alone... The roller coaster ride
it creates is stomach churning. Suffice to say, Sheldon has once
again created a fictional masterpiece grounded in an unnerving
reality. Engaging, thought-provoking, and morally ,
Individutopia serves as a stark warning about where we'll end up
if we don't change... One of the most important books of 2018"
THE CANARY
"Time will tell if Sheldon's prophesies come to pass. The novel
will do well to predict the future as well as novels such as
1984. But one thing is for certain, even now. This rebellious
author has spun an exciting tale, filled with twists and turns
that will make you want to finish this book in a single sitting.
The plot is as well-formed, short and snappy, as any of the great
works which have come before it. It really is a modern classic in
the making."
THE DALLAS SUN
"Dystopian novels, whilst set in the future, are designed to
reflect the present... That's why Joss Sheldon's new novel,
Individutopia, is so relevant. Unlike the great works that came
before it, it doesn't contain a big state or dictator. It's set
in a neoliberal dystopia; a world in which there is no such thing
as society, no-one talks or looks at anyone else, and everyone
competes to be the best. Everyone has become their own
dictator...Individutopia is one of those books you'll want to
read again and again. You'll take something new from it each time
you do, scratch your head, and say "Oh... Yeah... Oh yeah!""
MEDIUM
"The author has built an incredibly rich and well-developed
dystopian world... It's very hard to write a sympathetic
character in a world where no sympathy exists, but Renee's
evolution and eventual exit from Individutopia are believable,
and her slow discovery of her humanity is riveting."
THE BOOKLIFE PRIZE, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
"What follows is an exhilarating ride, as the story ratchets
through the gears. Just when it seems one thing will happen,
something unexpected changes the course of the narrative. There
are more twists and turns than in a piece of fusilli, but it all
comes together, and makes sense, right up until the very last,
tear-jerking line of the book...A must-read for fans of the
genre."
THE BAY NET
"Joss Sheldon's outstanding dystopian novel "Individutopia" makes
the reader think twice about the 21st century cult to
individualism and shows what it would be to live in I-person
world... The main hero - Renee Ann Blanca, reveals the author's
skill at masterful characterization. Renee and the transformation
she goes through in the novel are a source of hope that mankind
will not be lost forever in a vortex of insignificant tasks."
WE ART FRIENDS
"It's fiction. But it's believable and it feels like a glimpse
into the future... (Renee's) hopes, dreams and fears were easily
identifiable... An epiphany in a book!"
THE AVENGER
"An enjoyable read with a touch of dystopia, some humor, and a
very strange romance."
READERS’ FAVOURITE
From the Back Cover
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THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS SOCIETY!!!
Beloved friend,
The year is 2084, and that famous Margaret Thatcher quote has
become a reality: There really is no such thing as society. No
one speaks to anyone else. No one looks at anyone else. People
don't collaborate, they only compete.
I hate to admit it, but this has had tragic consequences. Unable
to satisfy their social urges, the population has fallen into a
pit of depression and anxiety. Suicide has become the norm.
It all sounds rather morbid, does it not? But please don't
despair, there is hope, and it comes in the form of our hero:
Renee Ann Blanca. Wishing to fill the society-shaped hole in her
life, our Renee does the unthinkable: She goes in search of human
company! It's a radical act and an enormous challenge. But that,
I suppose, is why her tale's worth recounting. It's as gripping
as it is touching, and I think you're going to love it...
Your trusty narrator,
PP