Escape From the Future and Other Stories


Fiction - Anthology
165 Pages
Reviewed on 09/05/2022
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Reviewed by Essien Asian for Readers' Favorite

Grandpa has been skulking around the house in a foul mood all week then one day he disappears. Mom and Dad have no idea where he's gone but young Bobby believes there's more to the strange metallic contraption that lies under the tarp in his parents' basement than meets the eye. This is just one story in Paul Clayton's short story collection titled Escape From The Future And Other Stories. Read on and witness the sacrifice that must be made for a green Earth, as well as the consequences of Ginny's reluctance to let life run its natural course among others. It's a brave new world and everything works better than it used to or so they want us to believe.

Escape From The Future And Other Stories is a science fiction classic by Paul Clayton. It comprises a series of stories with a distinctly dystopian theme where you experience what could be the order of the day in the not-too-distant future. The unique aspect of this book is the way Clayton presents it -- eerily similar to what we see nowadays. He displays dexterity in writing skills, impressively creating a series of frightening stories with a decidedly humorous undertone. The characters have very solid backstories which are impressive when you consider how short some of the stories are. Despite being an excellent anthology, filled with entertainment, Escape From The Future And Other Stories carries a dark warning for readers who are perceptive enough to understand it.