If only theroux could write another book this good. Reading ozone brings to mind huxleys brave new world, both for the portrayal of the world in which it is set, and for the inevitible comparison with another noted novelist who wrote a single book set in a. Eight of them, referred to as owners, visit this o zone as their personal playground. The account is historical as well as topographical, and instead of chronology we get a happy blend of the dramatic, the colorful, the outlandish and the monumental. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff. Published by franklin library, franklin center, pa 1986 used.
Paul theroux ozone signed franklin library 1st edition. Its new year in paranoid, computerrich new york, and a group of owners has. Paul theroux i am pretty sure i would dislike him as a person if we ever me but that doesnt stop him being a damned good writer a lot of the time not all the time, it must be admitted goes into the future with this book. A bit of wear to dust wrapper edges, but still a very good copy. A length that cant be sustained is one of the problems with paul therouxs venture into futurist fiction, ozone. Goodreads members voted ozone into the following lists. Ozone is a book about the future we fear, but filled with characters we. Buy ozone by theroux, paul from amazons fiction books store. Jul 02, 2012 o zone is an abandoned city where nuclear waste was once stored in underground caverns. The family arsenal by paul theroux and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
A flawed but riveting venture into sciencefiction territory for theroux, who once again uses eccentric characters and a jolting plot to dramatize a weighty philosophical theme. When two aliens are shot that look suspiciously human, hooper allbright, disurbed by the memories of those he once loved, goes back down into the ozone to try to reach the people he lost, though they may. Reading ozone brings to mind huxleys brave new world, both for the portrayal of the world in which it is set, and for the inevitible comparison with another noted novelist who wrote a single book set in a futuristic world. He has published numerous works of fiction, some of which were adapted as feature films. Ozone by paul theroux book cover, description, publication history. Ozone is theroux s vision of life in the technological future, and although expansive in its tableau of society, it seems more interesting for its gadgets than its characters, who plod through a cliched plot. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Book recommendations for people who like ozone by paul theroux. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Author and travel writer paul theroux does what no one else can. The allbrights and their friends fly there in their jetrotors, and discover that they are not alone. Missouri is a nuclear wasteland after leakage of stored radioactive waste, off limits to all but the very rich. Ozone by paul theroux 1987, paperback for sale online. Theroux s story deals with a range of social and human issues with both excitement and humor.
Ozone is typical of science fiction written by mainstream authors in that the futuristic details are not especially imaginative. A flawed but riveting venture into sciencefiction territory for theroux, who once. A chance encounter with a band of aliens there will change their lives. Paul theroux ozone signed franklin library 1st edition 1st. Paul theroux s acclaimed novels include blinding light, hotel honolulu, my other life, kowloon tong, and the mosquito coast. O zone is theroux s vision of life in the technological future, and although expansive in its tableau of society, it seems more interesting for its gadgets than its characters, who plod through a cliched plot. I read mosquito coast afterwards, and it was pretty good too, but it felt like a rehearsal for ozone, which it very likely was. Except for one place that is a beautiful oasis amidst the destruction. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Paul edward theroux born april 10, 1941 is an american travel writer and novelist, whose bestknown work is the great railway bazaar 1975.
The thought of a postapocalyptic age through the eyes of a worldtraveling. Oct, 2014 riding the iron rooster by paul theroux was one of my favorite chinese travelogues ever. And the sense of sadness imbuing the bookreminiscent of joseph conrad, robert. Missouri is a nuclear wasteland after leakage of stored. The ozone is a forbidding land of nuclear waste, mutants, and aliens. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Ozone is a book about the future we fear, but filled with characters we know and can relate to. Paul theroux, one of the worlds most popular authors, both for his travel books and his fiction, has produced an offbeat story of 1960s weirdos unlike anything he has ever written. Theroux s greatest talent, it seems to me, is the authority with which he creates the various worlds. After reading that book, i instantly loved the guy. Ozone by paul theroux 1986, hardcover for sale online. This highly literate science fiction is not a pleasant book to read, but it is a significant contribution to the. Riding the iron rooster by paul theroux was one of my favorite chinese travelogues ever. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
The endsheets are of moire fabric with a silk ribbon page marker. Paul theroux o zone signed franklin library 1st edition 1st printing hardcover franklin center, pennsylvania franklin library 1986 near fine, leather bound, accented in 22kt gold. Ozone by paul theroux meet your next favorite book. Theroux was involved in a failed coup detat of the malawi presidentdictator and was thrown out of the peace corps. Paul theroux the worlds most perceptive travel writerdaily mail is the author of many highly acclaimed works of fiction and nonfiction, including the great railway bazaar 1975, the mosquito coast 1981 riding the iron rooster 1983, and mr.
Its actually a better book than a lot of people give it credit for. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Aug 12, 2011 therouxs story deals with a range of social and human issues with both excitement and humor. O zone is a science fiction novel by the american author paul theroux published in 1986. In a future america ravaged by pollution, new york remains a fortress of wealth and power inhabited by supposedly free owners who are, in fact, imprisoned by their security devices. When two aliens are shot that look suspiciously human, hooper allbright, disurbed by the memories of those he once loved, goes back down into the o zone to try to reach the people he lost, though they may. Books by paul theroux author of the great railway bazaar. On new years eve, eight wealthy new yorkers fly in their private rotors for a holiday picnic in the forbidden ozone, contaminated by nuclear waste. The o zone is a forbidding land of nuclear waste, mutants, and aliens. Ozone by paul theroux paperback, 1987 for sale online. During the time of lyndon johnsons presidency, herbie gneiss is. In 2015, paul theroux was awarded a royal medal from the royal geographical society for the encouragement.
Theroux and me have reached this point with his book ozone. More information about this seller contact this seller 22. Some similar characters appear in both books, but in ozone theroux perfects these characters, and expertly reveals their motivations, strengths and flaws, to. I read this book years ago and remembered it as a good read. His renowned travel books include ghost train to the eastern star, dark star safari, and the great railway bazaar. Therouxs brave new world is basically an exaggeration of the. Ozone is a rather unusual book for paul theroux, a drama in a futuristic setting rather than the contemporary setting of his other novels. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Paul theroux ozone signed franklin library 1st edition 1st printing hardcover franklin center, pennsylvania franklin library 1986 near fine, leather bound, accented in 22kt gold. Therouxs view of humanity is becoming increasingly bleak even as he stretches his reach with this novel that brilliantly depicts the world as it may become.
Ozone signed franklin library by paul theroux on rare book. At the beginning of the mosquito coast, before the soontobepsychotic allie flees what he believes is an imminently doomed america, paul theroux describes his protagonists philosophy. He was awarded the 1981 james tait black memorial prize for his novel the mosquito coast, which was adapted for the 1986 movie of the same name. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Therouxs story deals with a range of social and human issues with both excitement and humor.
Reading the dustjacket and blurbs on ozone got me so excited that i literally saved it for a rainy day. This book, like so much of theroux, can be read strictly for fun or delved into for deeper meaning. In the near future in the ozarksa region contaminated by escaping nuclear. Paul theroux books list of books by author paul theroux. Some of the repetition is pointless and painful, not echoing the crisp strength of theroux s the mosquito coast lj 2182. Evocative, breathtaking, intriguing, here is the armchair travelers guide to the sites of the world he makes us feel we know. Paul theroux was born in medford, massachusetts and was one of seven children.