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- Herausgeber: Youcanprint
- Kategorie: Gesellschafts- und Liebesromane
- Sprache: Englisch
- Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2024
New York, the early decades of the 20th century. Sweeping social changes and technological innovations have stirred collective and individual consciences, but certain events are about to destroy the balance of society, causing it to look inward and question its own excesses.Running through the city streets are the Defenders, a group of rebels committed to the fight against the fearsome Nova Vita organisation and its terrifying activities. Joining them is Sam Dawet, a young man who wants to make sense of his existence, but also find redemption after unspeakable pain. With the courageous Ronja and the eccentric Whisker, he has to curb his yearning for scientific progress behind which lies a murky and corrupt nature, that of the ruthless Adam West. Will they be able to expose the secrets and crimes of the organisation and bring back balance to society? Mutatio 1933 is a celebration of the power of friendship, bravery and the pursuit of truth, able to engage us as only a great epic can.
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INDEX
Preface
Background
WINTER
Without guidance
An eye for an eye
Clara
SPRING
The bank
Harris
Ashes and dust
SUMMER
Confessions
Through the night
The hypnotist
Consequences
The Serenity Institute
AUTUMN
Apparent peace
A deep breath
Drums in the sky
Nova Vita
Finis initium est
Epilogue
MUTATIO1933
Giulio Fulchignoni
Titolo | Mutatio 1933
Autore | Giulio Fulchignoni
ISBN | 9791222737751
© 2024 - All rights reserved to the author
This is a work of fiction. All the characters, organisations and events portrayed in this novel are figments of the imagination of the author and used in a fictitious manner. Any similarities with real events, places, or people, both living and deceased, are purely coincidental.
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Made by Human
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Mūtātĭo
mūtātĭo, mutatiōnis, f:
change, transformation, exchange
Preface
Led by the capable hand of Giulio Fulchignoni, with Mutatio 1933 we meander the streets of a city enveloped in mystery like an impenetrable fog, witnessing the events that overturn the fortunes of the protagonists and the fate of an entire country.
Nova Vita, an enigmatic foundation with unclear objectives, positions itself as the forerunner of a deterministic, transhumanist view of human beings, which sees science and technology as the only way forward. Altering the very boundaries of human nature, his experiments uncover the disturbing implications of a scientifically irresponsible approach that has no hesitation in manipulating the lives and bodies of others. With this engrossing parable, Giulio Fulchignoni presents the reader with the insights for profound reflection on the excursions that knowledge can take when morality fails.
The mystery of Nova Vita gradually unfolds through the investigation of the protagonists, revealing an inner world even darker and more terrifying than we may initially have imagined. Behind the glittering façade of both modernity and technological progress, lurks the harsh reality of inhuman experiments performed on defenceless beings, turning them into faceless, nameless guinea pigs. A dystopian world peeks out behind the scenes of what was supposed to be an idyllic society, in which every ailment could be cured and every flaw erased.
As he headed back home, in the Five Points district, he wondered how his life could have been if he had been able to afford a Mutatio.
Although frowned upon particularly by the less fortunate, Nova Vita still held an irresistible charm for all. The idea of a second chance in life itself was undeniably appealing to most, and Sam was no exception.
For years now, he had been saving the money needed to care for his mother and to rebuild his life. He despised his situation, and every stolen treasure was a blemish on his conscience.
But the true revolutionary force of this work is to be found in its protagonists, many-sided characters who take us through the most diverse emotions. From Ronja Brown, a determined and courageous woman who fights to restore dignity to those who have lost it, to Whisker, a surly warrior with a kind heart, whose cheerful quips relieve tension at the most critical moments.
But the real protagonist of the whole story is Sam Dawet, a young man who embarks on a journey of discovery, an ever present hero, caught between the need for redemption and the search for himself.
What surprises us most about this story is its attention to detail, which hints at how Giulio Fulchignoni has painstakingly reconstructed the mood of each moment described. The linguistic nuances, which reveal a desire to closely adhere to the reality of the historical period represented, are underpinned by in-depth research of the prose, which is always effective and fluent.
A fast-paced narrative is developed through veracious and clever dialogue, portraying characters with multiple facets of their psychology. The reader is drawn into the vicissitudes of the protagonists, growing attached to each of them and experiencing their suffering. The pathos of the story manages to harmoniously intertwine with moments of lightness, without ever feeling artificial.
«[...] «Imagine a world where no one will ever have to worry again about being born into the wrong family, about taking a career path they didn't want, about being born with a certain appearance», he paused. «To no longer be afraid of becoming ill... yes, I know all about your mother, Sam», he said in a sympathetic tone. Sam looked at him sullenly.
«Wouldn't you like to solve all these problems? Come with me and help me build a better future, for the whole world».
The many messages arising from this work have their roots in universal themes, which transcend the space-time boundaries of the text. We are faced with far-reaching reflections on identity and self-acceptance, but also on the struggle for justice and the upholding of violated rights. Despite the bold colours used to portray the antagonists, a hopeful tone prevails, focusing on the human capacity to rise from the ashes of pain and be born again to a new life.
In the midst of the chaotic world, this intimate, heartfelt tale reminds us of the importance of human connections and individual choices. The Defenders’ rebellion shows us that even a single individual can make a difference when they believe in the strength of their ideas and the power of change.
Sam had no idea how to feel when confronted with images, so stark in their coldness. The idea of going down this rabbit hole did not appeal to him at all, but he knew he had no other choice. Continuing to analyse the various pages, there was little to be learned from those files, as almost everything had been hidden.
Mutatio 1933 is an original work, full of mystery, intrigue and plot twists, which holds us in suspense until the end. But most of all, it is a powerful novel, which speaks to us about identity, human connections, friendship and bravery, and which manages to make us ponder our very existence.
Background
New York, 1915. The entire city was ready for the opening ceremony of Nova Vita.
Among those present: the mayor, several political officials, journalists, an orchestra for the occasion, photographers from all over the world, and Times Square packed to the rafters in the pouring rain. They were all waiting for one person, the man of the moment, the one who, as the New York Times reported, “succeeded in obtaining the formula for immortality”.
“Make way! Make way!” the police officers whistled as a man concealed by several bodyguards made his way to the stage.
“It’s Adam West!” someone shouted.
A tall, distinguished man in his forties walked up to the podium; he had slicked-back hair, dark clothing and an ebony cane he used to help him walk; the handle of the cane: red. The music stopped.
“Ladies and gentlemen, citizens of the Big Apple, from today the shackles that force us to follow only one path in this life will be loosened. I am giving you all the keys to a future filled with possibilities”.
With those words he left the stage, as the red ribbon was cut, amid thunderous applause and the flashing of cameras.
The purpose of Nova Vita (that was the name of the newly established foundation) was to give everyone the chance to choose and make changes to their own life at any time. Through cutting-edge technology and with government help, bordering on the limits of formal legality, you could instantly change your occupation, social status and even your body in a radical way, through a process called Mutatio.
This latter aspect was the most popular and became a global phenomenon. Men and women from all over the world were travelling from distant countries to America to enjoy the benefits of Nova Vita.
