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Corpalism

Name: Corpalism
Rating: 3.38 (301 reviews)
Author: Arun D. Ellis

Arun D. Ellis March 26, 2012

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Corpalism by Arun D. Ellis

In a not-so-distant future where corporations rule everything—from government to media to the very fabric of society—Corpalism is a biting, satirical journey through a world consumed by unchecked capitalism. Through dark humor and razor-sharp wit, Arun D. Ellis exposes a dystopia where profit is god, advertising is omnipresent, and personal freedom is a relic of the past. As the lines between commerce and conscience blur, Corpalism challenges readers to reflect on the absurdities of modern life and the price of blind consumerism.

Bold, provocative, and disturbingly relevant, this novel is a must-read for fans of Orwell, Vonnegut, and Huxley.

Corpalism brings together three interlinked narratives—Uprising, Aftermath, and From Democracy to Dictatorship—each exploring a different facet of a broken society teetering on the edge of collapse.

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