39 pages 1 hour read

Ernest Callenbach

Ecotopia

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1975

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Ernest Callenbach's Ecotopia garners praise for its pioneering vision of a sustainable society, appealing to environmentalists with its innovative ecological concepts. Critics appreciate its hopeful outlook but note its dated aspects and occasionally implausible scenarios. Some feel character development is lacking, while others commend its inspirational narrative. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read with mixed execution.

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Who Should Read Ecotopia?

Readers who enjoy Ecotopia by Ernest Callenbach are often interested in environmentalism, utopian fiction, and progressive social ideas. Comparable to Brave New World by Aldous Huxley and The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin, they favor exploring speculative societies and ecological sustainability.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes
Natural World: Environment
Genre
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Education
Fantasy
Topics
Education
Science / Nature
Politics / Government