In The Planet That Was Mistaken for a Fool by Tamás Szikszai, one company runs almost everything on Earth. Winston Salmon, a miner on Jupiter’s moon Europa, works long hours under harsh conditions and is treated like just another cog in the machine. He escapes from Jupiter with his friend, Gáben, and heads back to Earth. Instead, he steps into a world that is just as controlled, where rules are tighter, and life is tightly managed at every turn. Winston must figure out how to survive in this tightly regimented world. As he moves through this strange system while searching for his family, the story shows how control, profit, and technology shape everyday life. Will Winston find a way to live freely in a world designed to keep everyone obedient?

The Planet That Was Mistaken for a Fool by Tamás Szikszai is a dystopian sci-fi story full of adventure, excitement, and darkly funny moments. Even though the future it shows is extreme, many ideas feel familiar, especially how big companies shape what people do, think, and decide every day. The author uses unique situations and comedy to discuss serious topics. In this way, the story doesn't feel too heavy or complicated while reading. The characters feel realistic and imperfect, facing the system in messy but human ways. The story world is chaotic but funny. It also warns about control and the dangers of losing personal freedom. Readers who enjoy clever science fiction stories with fascinating and engaging social concepts will love it. Very highly recommended.

Winston Salmon works as a miner on Jupiter’s moon Europa, spending his days with outcasts while digging up the precious amantine for the massive Future Profit Production Company. Tired of lies and poor conditions, he hatches a plan to escape with his ally, Gáben. They finally leave Europa and head to Earth, only to find a world even more controlled—one where every move is watched by the Company. The idea of freedom feels like a big lie at this point. The Company controls everything, people are boxed into rigid ranks, and the AI, Amanda, quietly decides how life really works. Along the way, Winston encounters former miners, rebels, and people crushed by the system, while Peter and Edward Greenfield manipulate technology and power behind the scenes. Join Winston’s journey as he struggles to survive and find meaning in an unfamiliar world in Tamás Szikszai’s The Planet That Was Mistaken for a Fool.

The Planet That Was Mistaken for a Fool is an exciting dystopian story with the ideal blend of drama, sci-fi, adventure, and satire. I enjoyed reading every page of it! The characters feel real—Winston is intelligent and cautious, Gáben is wild but loyal, and even the villains have layers. The world is vivid, ruled by the Company and shaped by strange systems like smartglasses and social tiers. Humor and bizarre situations make the heavy topics approachable, while scenes of rebellion, betrayal, and survival give tension and excitement. The story raises questions about control, power, and human resilience. Fans of sci-fi, adventure, and dark satire will find Tamás Szikszai’s work very entertaining.