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This is the Good Part
You want a democratic revolution? Because this is how you get a democratic revolution.
On the cusp of the 22nd century, the world has long forgotten Liam Argyle, and the former reality show host turned failed rebel couldn’t be happier. Well, perhaps he could—not being locked away in a high-tech nightmare asylum home would be a good start—but he has at least earned some small measure of peace in his forced retirement in the remote English institution. After all the mistakes he made along the way, it’s probably more than he deserves.
But even that peace shatters when past good deeds return to haunt him. He is pulled back into the limelight of the next generation’s fight for direct democracy, in a Solar System ravaged by a century and a half of unchecked corporate power and greed.
On the run, and with old friends and young new allies depending on him to turn their collective dreams of true democracy into a reality, maybe the System hasn’t quite seen the last of Liam Argyle, after all.
On the cusp of the 22nd century, the world has long forgotten Liam Argyle, and the former reality show host turned failed rebel couldn’t be happier. Well, perhaps he could—not being locked away in a high-tech nightmare asylum home would be a good start—but he has at least earned some small measure of peace in his forced retirement in the remote English institution. After all the mistakes he made along the way, it’s probably more than he deserves.
But even that peace shatters when past good deeds return to haunt him. He is pulled back into the limelight of the next generation’s fight for direct democracy, in a Solar System ravaged by a century and a half of unchecked corporate power and greed.
On the run, and with old friends and young new allies depending on him to turn their collective dreams of true democracy into a reality, maybe the System hasn’t quite seen the last of Liam Argyle, after all.
430 pages, Paperback
Published October 1, 2023
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October 22, 2023In the third installment of the General Buzz series, J.R.H. Lawless delivers a hilarious and thought-provoking exploration of democracy, bureaucracy, and the absurdity of human nature.
The story picks up with Liam Argyle, the former reality TV star turned reluctant revolutionary, languishing in a high-tech retirement home for troublemakers. But when old friends come calling, Liam is drawn back into the fight for a more just and equitable society.
This is the Good Part is a wild ride through a future where democracy has been reduced to a farce, and the only way to make a difference is to break the rules. Lawless's razor-sharp wit is on full display as he skewers the absurdity of modern politics, and his characters are both endearing and flawed.
At its heart, This is the Good Part is a story about the power of hope and the importance of fighting for what you believe in. Even in the darkest of times, there is always the potential for change, and even the smallest acts of rebellion can make a difference.
If you're looking for a smart, funny, thought-provoking satire, or anyone who has ever felt disillusioned with the political process., then This is the Good Part is definitely worth checking out.
The story picks up with Liam Argyle, the former reality TV star turned reluctant revolutionary, languishing in a high-tech retirement home for troublemakers. But when old friends come calling, Liam is drawn back into the fight for a more just and equitable society.
This is the Good Part is a wild ride through a future where democracy has been reduced to a farce, and the only way to make a difference is to break the rules. Lawless's razor-sharp wit is on full display as he skewers the absurdity of modern politics, and his characters are both endearing and flawed.
At its heart, This is the Good Part is a story about the power of hope and the importance of fighting for what you believe in. Even in the darkest of times, there is always the potential for change, and even the smallest acts of rebellion can make a difference.
If you're looking for a smart, funny, thought-provoking satire, or anyone who has ever felt disillusioned with the political process., then This is the Good Part is definitely worth checking out.
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