Chas Byka [Hour of the Ox]

'The Hour of the Bull' is a novel in which a fascinating adventure story harmoniously combines with the unique philosophical and ethical concept of the author, who innovatively rethought the dystopian genre. The story of the expedition of earthlings of the distant future to the planet Tormans, inhabited by the descendants of people who fled the Earth long ago, where as a result a society was formed that is divided into 'short-lived' - cheap labor and 'long-lived' - inhabitants who are valuable due to their knowledge and talents, and the absolute power on the planet belongs to the Council of Four... The novel 'The Hour of the Bull' was written almost 50 years ago, but remains relevant to readers all over the world.