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A review by silverthane
Logan's Run by George Clayton Johnson, William F. Nolan
4.0
I've been a fan of the movie Logan's Run for many years. I had no idea it was a book until fairly recently.
Set in the future, the Earth can no longer support human life. A food shortage and a brief but bloody war results in the introduction of a harsh population control measure which ensures no-one lives past the age of 21. To escape this fate many people go on the run in search of the fabled 'Sanctuary' these desperate fugitives are hunted by 'Sandmen' futuristic police who hunt and kill runners.
The book is excellent, quite different from the film in alot of ways. The book is short at less than 200 pages but the story is detailed and interesting. It's quite a page turner and not easy to put down. The story flows at a quick pace and keeps the reader interested
The authors ideas for the future are interesting and the backdrop to the story keeps you guessing.
I really didn't see the ending coming and I have to admit it was a clever stroke however I do prefer the ending of the movie.
All in all this is destined to remain one of my favourite science fiction stories, a brilliant effort.
Set in the future, the Earth can no longer support human life. A food shortage and a brief but bloody war results in the introduction of a harsh population control measure which ensures no-one lives past the age of 21. To escape this fate many people go on the run in search of the fabled 'Sanctuary' these desperate fugitives are hunted by 'Sandmen' futuristic police who hunt and kill runners.
The book is excellent, quite different from the film in alot of ways. The book is short at less than 200 pages but the story is detailed and interesting. It's quite a page turner and not easy to put down. The story flows at a quick pace and keeps the reader interested
The authors ideas for the future are interesting and the backdrop to the story keeps you guessing.
I really didn't see the ending coming and I have to admit it was a clever stroke however I do prefer the ending of the movie.
All in all this is destined to remain one of my favourite science fiction stories, a brilliant effort.