For Lack of a Bed

Imagined AI depiction of the book "For Lack of a Bed" by John Wiswell, encapsulating the essence of this nebula-2005 award winning novel.

This captivating science fiction novel introduces readers to a futuristic Earth where sleep has become a commodity. The protagonist, a poor laborer, can’t afford the increasingly expensive service of sleep and is forced to stay awake indefinitely, leading to a life of struggle and confusion. As the world around him becomes a blur of exhaustion, he becomes involved in a movement to overthrow the corporations controlling sleep. This book explores themes of societal inequality, the struggle for basic human rights, and the chaotic realities of a sleep-deprived world.

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Imagined AI depiction of Zyla Xirro from "For Lack of a Bed" by John Wiswell, encapsulating the essence of this iconic archetype of Activist in the narrative.

Zyla Xirro

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