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Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom

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    Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel by Cory Doctorow. Key subjects include Immortalism and Florida.

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    About Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom

    "Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom" by Cory Doctorow is a science fiction novel published in 2003. Set in a 22nd-century post-scarcity world, the story unfolds at Walt Disney World, where rival groups compete for control of attractions and visitors' esteem through a reputation-based currency called Whuffie. When narrator Julius is murdered and suspects foul play, he battles to preserve traditional park experiences against technological change, risking everything he values—including his relationships and his very identity.
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    • Science fiction
    • Immortalism
    • Florida
    • Walt Disney World, Fla.

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    Who wrote Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom?

    Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom was written by Cory Doctorow.

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    It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.

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    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

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