I don't know if Cory Doctorow realized how accurate the line "Four Tales of Our Present Moment" would be when the book was released in 2019. The themes in each of these short stories - including healthcare and police brutality - have always been pressing issues, however reading this in 2021 makes the themes feel eerily timely. The stories each took place in their self contained worlds and remained critical of our own society but never overly bleak. If you're up for reading a dystopian reimagining of our current reality, I would recommend this one. If you are a bit weary, I have included a few themes covered below so you can make an informed call.
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Content Warnings (some spoilers): police brutality, homegrown terrorism, pandemics