The folks over at National Review have put together a list of the best conservative novels published since 1950. The Thanatos Syndrome makes number five on their list. I assume it is Percy’s attack on Fedville technocrat killers that earns him a place amongst conservative thinkers. While not known for being purposely political, Percy does use his insight and biting wit to highlight the devastating consequences of allowing collective social “good” to override the sanctity and primacy of individual life.

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