Half Past Human

T. J. Bass

Jan 2014 · S.F. MASTERWORKS Book 133 · Sold by Gateway

About this ebook

A novel of dystopian future in the tradition of SOYLENT GREEN and H.G. Wells' THE TIME MACHINE, with an introduction by Ken MacLeod

Tinker was a good citizen of the Hive - a model worker. But when he was allowed sexual activation he found Mu Ren who, like him, harboured forbidden genes. And so began the cataclysm.

But in a world where half-wild humans are hunted for sport - and food - can anyone overthrow the Hive? Greater by far than its stunted, pink-blooded citizens, the Hive is more than prepared to rise and crush anyone who challenges its supremacy ...

Ratings and reviews

I found the abreavations a bit difficult to follow at times, the medical jargon a bit tedious as well. It also felt choppy but the underlying storyline sound,a good classic sify read.yes I would recommend this to any one who enjoys the classic syfi read.

I've waited for this book to become digital,I have a few copies in paperback each,thank you! Now I ca carry them in my phone.

In this novel the smartphone is called Toothpick.

About the author

T. J. Bass (1932 - 2011)
Thomas Joseph Bassler was an American science fiction writer and doctor, principally known for his 'Hive' stories. The first of these, published in Galaxy Science Fiction and If, were combined into the novel Half Past Human, which was nominated for the Nebula Award in 1972. Loose sequel, The Godwhale, was also nominated three years later. His work explored the theme of overpopulation and was notable for its strong command of biological extrapolation. He died in 2011.