Trojan Orbit by Mack Reynolds
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"Mack Reynolds delves into a vision of our future among the stars in "Trojan Orbit." Think of it as 1984 meets space colonies, but with the kind of wit and levity that won't leave you in existential despair. It's not every day that the interstellar pioneers of a corporate colony find themselves embroiled in a political rebellion. The colony, predictably named New Troy, represents a microcosm of human greed, political manipulation, and that good old 'us versus them' narrative.
SFcrowsnest readers will appreciate how Reynolds doesn't just focus on the large-scale mechanics of a spaceborne uprising; he digs into the nitty-gritty of interpersonal relationships amidst the chaos. Meet Will Humbolt, a bureaucrat ensnared in a web of political intrigue as tangled as the constellations themselves. This is more than a 'heroes and villains' story; it's an intricate dance of personalities and philosophies, where the line between friend and foe is as blurry as a star seen from a lightyear away.