Loved itread it on a flight in one sitting. And it's another book that helped hook me on science fiction.
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The world inside (1971)
Others: Positive In 2381, the highly regulated life at the giant building known as Urbmon 116 may seem ideal, but some residents are experiencing dangerous dissatisfaction.
- ISBN:
- 9780765324320
- Length:
- 187 pages
Genres: fantasy, science fiction
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