Heaven

«Heaven» is a dystopian novel that takes the reader to Helsinki in 2058. The city, ravaged by natural disasters and civil war, is now under the control of the totalitarian regime called the Light. People barely communicate, and childbirth has ceased. There is no future in sight, and the past has been erased from memory.
As a sole source of comfort, the Light offers the «Heaven» – a paid virtual space where people can contemplate the beauty of the lost and imagined worlds. Here, everything is more attractive and orderly than it ever was in reality. However, even the most perfect illusion cannot stifle the desire for real feelings and experiences.
The novel reveals the power of nature that flourishes on the ruins of civilization. It also explores themes of human relationships, fears, and the search for meaning in life. Memory and culture become a lifeline in a world dominated by despair.

«Heaven» is a melancholy yet life-affirming novel that forces the reader to reflect on the future of humanity.