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- 1981. A different Britain. When Norman Forrester of the Defence Ministry's Experimental Institute effects a successful fertilisation of a female gorilla with human sperm, an infant is born. Gordon, known as Gor, is his son in two senses. But Gor's parentage must remain a secret. He has no legal existence as an individual because his existence has never been divulged to the government data bank. In more than one way, Gor is a 'non-person'. Operated on so that he is capable of speech, Gor grows through boyhood and adolescence into a strong, intelligent youth. When he discovers his true identity, he is devastated by his outcast destiny. But is there the possibility of a home amongst some of the exiles from a computer-dominated class-oriented society? And if Gor can find them, will they accept him? Maureen Duffy's novel offers both an enthralling, fast-moving narrative and a vivid parable of the individual's struggle to win acceptance from his fellows and to overcome the forces that seek to destroy human individuality in any age.
- About The Author
- Born 1933. Novelist, poet and dramatist. Her work reflects her socialism and commitment to animal rights.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781399623353
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Gollancz, (04 July 2024)
- Number of Pages
- 256
- Weight
- 227 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 196 x 128 x 22 mm
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