Make Room! Make Room!

In a gripping narrative that unfolds in a dystopian future, *Make Room! Make Room!* by Harry Harrison offers readers a profound and unsettling look into the consequences of overpopulation. Set in a New York City bursting at the seams with 35 million residents, this science fiction classic explores themes of survival, scarcity, and the human condition. The citizens live in dire conditions, relying on pedal power to operate their televisions while rioting for essential resources like water. With food shortages rendering lentil 'steaks' a coveted commodity, the tension in the city is palpable. Amid this chaos, a dedicated city cop navigates the treacherous landscape of crime, desperately trying to solve a murder connected to a notorious gangster while entangled in a dangerous romance. A seminal work that inspired the cult film *Soylent Green*, Harrison's narrative serves as a poignant warning about the perils of unchecked population growth and ecological collapse. This brand-new trade paperback edition from Penguin UK is the perfect addition to any science fiction lover's collection, ideal for those interested in dystopian literature, apocalyptic tales, and explorations of societal issues. Delve into this thrilling novel and discover how a future plagued by overpopulation can unravel the very fabric of humanity.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241507704
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 320


Description:
The planet's population has exploded. The 35 million inhabitants of New York City run their TVs off pedal power, riot for water, trample for lentil 'steaks', and sweat beneath a sweltering sun. Amid it all, a city cop tries to catch a gangster's killer and vie for the affection of a dangerous woman...

Offering a disturbing vision of the future and a groundbreaking exploration of the dangers of overpopulation, Harry Harrison's Make Room! Make Room! is a keystone work of science fiction -- and the basis of the cult film Soylent Green.