Gliff: A Novel.
Published In: Foreign Policy, 2025, n. 257. P. 84 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Hadavas, Chloe 3 of 3
Abstract
The main focus of the article is Ali Smith's upcoming novel, *Gliff*, which is set in a near-future authoritarian Britain where data control is paramount and "unverifiables" face severe consequences. The story follows two adolescent siblings, Briar and Rose, as they navigate this oppressive society, drawing parallels to Aldous Huxley's *Brave New World*. Smith, known for her political fiction, uses humor and a playful tone to explore themes of knowledge versus information and the importance of preserving a library culture. Despite its bleak setting, *Gliff* emphasizes the potential for resistance and the value of diverse realities. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Foreign Policy. 2025/07, Issue 257, p84
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Literature and Writing
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0015-7228
- Accession Number:186097003
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