Description
Experience a gripping journey into a dystopian future with 'Docile,' a powerful novel by Elisha Wilder that explores the themes of consent, capitalism, and the burden of debt. Set in a world where individuals, known as Dociles, surrender their autonomy for the financial survival of their families, this compelling narrative challenges the ethical implications of societal contracts and the human spirit's resilience.
In this thought-provoking tale, Elisha Wilder strives to free his family from generational debt, refusing to submit to the controlling drug Dociline that once claimed his mother. The narrative exposes the dark realities of a society where financial obligations dictate human worth and personal agency. As Elisha confronts Alexander Bishop III—the heir of the wealthy family behind the oppressive Dociline and the Office of Debt Resolution—readers are drawn into a conflict marked by power, exploitation, and the fight for freedom.
With 496 pages of richly woven storytelling, 'Docile' is a stark commentary on modern-day issues surrounding consent and power dynamics, making it an essential read for anyone interested in dystopian fiction and social justice. This brand new edition, published by Tor Books in 2021, is a must-have for your collection.
Shipping for this item is free, with a delivery timeframe of up to 6 weeks. Please note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Don’t miss out on owning this profound exploration of humanity's enduring struggle against oppression.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250216335
Year: 2021
Publisher: Tor Books
Pages: 496
Description:
There is no consent under capitalism.
To be a Docile is to be kept, body and soul, for the uses of the owner of your contract. To be a Docile is to forget, to disappear, to hide inside your body from the horrors of your service. To be a Docile is to sell yourself to pay your parents' debts and buy your childrens' future.
Elisha Wilder's family has been ruined by debt, handed down to them from previous generations. His mother never recovered from the Dociline she took during her term as a Docile, so when Elisha decides to try and erase the family's debt himself, he swears he will never take the drug that took his mother from him. Too bad his contract has been purchased by Alexander Bishop III, whose ultra-rich family is the brains (and money) behind Dociline and the entire Office of Debt Resolution. When Elisha refuses Dociline, Alex refuses to believe that his family's crowning achievement could have any negative side effects-and is determined to turn Elisha into the perfect Docile without it.
Docile contains forthright depictions and discussions of rape and sexual abuse.
In this thought-provoking tale, Elisha Wilder strives to free his family from generational debt, refusing to submit to the controlling drug Dociline that once claimed his mother. The narrative exposes the dark realities of a society where financial obligations dictate human worth and personal agency. As Elisha confronts Alexander Bishop III—the heir of the wealthy family behind the oppressive Dociline and the Office of Debt Resolution—readers are drawn into a conflict marked by power, exploitation, and the fight for freedom.
With 496 pages of richly woven storytelling, 'Docile' is a stark commentary on modern-day issues surrounding consent and power dynamics, making it an essential read for anyone interested in dystopian fiction and social justice. This brand new edition, published by Tor Books in 2021, is a must-have for your collection.
Shipping for this item is free, with a delivery timeframe of up to 6 weeks. Please note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Don’t miss out on owning this profound exploration of humanity's enduring struggle against oppression.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250216335
Year: 2021
Publisher: Tor Books
Pages: 496
Description:
There is no consent under capitalism.
To be a Docile is to be kept, body and soul, for the uses of the owner of your contract. To be a Docile is to forget, to disappear, to hide inside your body from the horrors of your service. To be a Docile is to sell yourself to pay your parents' debts and buy your childrens' future.
Elisha Wilder's family has been ruined by debt, handed down to them from previous generations. His mother never recovered from the Dociline she took during her term as a Docile, so when Elisha decides to try and erase the family's debt himself, he swears he will never take the drug that took his mother from him. Too bad his contract has been purchased by Alexander Bishop III, whose ultra-rich family is the brains (and money) behind Dociline and the entire Office of Debt Resolution. When Elisha refuses Dociline, Alex refuses to believe that his family's crowning achievement could have any negative side effects-and is determined to turn Elisha into the perfect Docile without it.
Docile contains forthright depictions and discussions of rape and sexual abuse.