Candide: A Futurama Thriller: A Voltaire classic reimagined...

You ever wonder what it'd be like if the stories we grew up with, the ones penned centuries ago, suddenly leaped into our hyper-connected, often chaotic modern world? I'm talking about tales that resonated through the ages, now grappling with everything from viral social media trends to global digital conspiracies. It's a fascinating thought experiment: taking the timeless themes, the unforgettable characters, and the epic journeys of a classic and dropping them right into the present day. Imagine the philosophical quandaries of an 18th-century hero colliding with the stark realities of the 21st. The core ideas remain powerful, but the landscape is entirely new. This is the spirit behind reimagining Candide. I'm bringing Voltaire's iconic hero, a young man famously convinced he lives in "the best of all possible worlds," out of his idyllic 1759 Westphalia and into a setting that's instantly recognizable to us, although a bit further into the future than current day. His journey of disillusionment, discovery, and relentless optimism will unfold against a backdrop of cutting-edge tech, international intrigue, and the very real dangers of our contemporary and futuristic society. It's a chance to see how enduring truths play out when the world is faster, louder, and infinitely more complex.

• | Author: Jamey Levier
• | Publisher: Independently Published
• | Publication Date: Jun 24, 2025
• | Number of Pages: 00056 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: NA
• | ISBN-13: 9798289521644