NEW REVIEW OF MY NOVEL BEDLOE: A TRUE FABLE
Bedloe: A True Fable by Tony Powers is a dystopian novel set in the
year 2040 in a bleak version of New York. The protagonist, John
Bedloe, and his son James live under the oppressive rule of a
totalitarian regime, a direct result of the 2016 election of Ransom B.
Conover as president. While John reflects on his past freedoms and
mourns the loss of his wife Jane, his son remains hopeful for a
better future. The novel serves as a dark commentary on
government control, loss of free will, and the distortion of history.
This is a biting and relevant critique of authoritarianism with
interesting social and political themes to consider, woven well into
the natural storyline of a family drama.
Tony Powers’ ability to connect a credible historical timeline to
fictional dystopia makes the story both chilling and reflective as we
see the strong parallels that are drawn between the world we live in
and the one that John and James have to endure. I was very
touched by the dynamic relationship of father and son, and I
enjoyed the close narrative viewpoint that lets us into their history
and shows the way their attitudes have been affected by the
sociopolitical climate of their world. Powers excels in crafting a
bleak dystopian future. It feels disturbingly plausible, packed with
immersive descriptions of life under an authoritarian regime. This
draws readers into a world where the manipulation of history and
media mirrors real-world fears. Overall, Bedloe is a highly
recommended read for fans of unsettling dystopian dramas.
— -K.C. Finn for Readers’ Favorite
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