Andropia

by Scott William Foley

"Question not a perfect world. Question ... not at all." Such is the fundamental dilemma explored in Andropia .

Andropia is the world's last city, a utopia for its citizens known as Andropians. They exist to please the Maker, he who created them in his floating Citadel. Andropians cheerfully question nothing as they go about unnecessarily purifying air, cleaning water, and raising livestock.

When Isaac arrives from the Citadel, his many questions lead other Andropians to compare him to the deviant Amelia. Soon Amelia and Isaac's paths cross, and she persuades him to help rescue their people. For she long ago discovered a suspected harbinger of destruction, an object that could mean the end of life as they know it. Isaac and Amelia invade the Citadel and confront the Maker, but nothing could have prepared them for what they learn and their final fates.

Tales of Andropia is a series of eight short stories illuminating significant moments of the novella such as the arrival of the Maker, the birth of Andropia, the unwavering pursuit of purpose among noteworthy Andropians, and the moment Andropia irrevocably changes forevermore.

192 pages, Paperback

First published April 26, 2010

About the author

Scott William Foley is a writer, instructional designer, and former educator.

Reviews

[Natalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! Foley’s masterfully written sci-fi tale entertains with a thought-provoking theme. It kept my interest through the whole story and I will be rereading it time and again. It has a wonderful twist, I don’t want to give too much away.

It’s a slim volume, but chock full of story that really makes you think. If you prefer short but punchy stories, this is the perfect sci-fi book for you. Teens and young adults (or anyone who feels trapped by the status quo) will especially relate to the main characters and the overarching themes of the book.

There are even discussion questions built into the back of the book to make an easy selection for teachers or book clubs. I also enjoyed the Tales of Andropia, a series of shorts that flesh out the world that Foley has built. These short stories lend well for reading aloud and discussing in a class or book group. They are also an easy read if you only have a few minutes but want to read a little bit every day.

[Steven · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book! Interesting idea but also the way the story is told. Not long, just read it.

[Proballboy11 · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I first got the book “Andropia” by Scott William Foley I thought I wouldn’t like it but I learned very fast, don’t judge a book by its cover. This book took me by surprise when I read it. It uses a different style that other books don’t tend to use, putting a regular novel together with short stories and making a book out of it. I believe that you should read this book because the great Scott William Foley wrote it and he is a literary genius. Another reason is because it challenges religion and what it means to actually be alive and thinking for yourself.