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Summary

The novel "The Future" by Dmitry Glukhovsky depicts a world where humanity has achieved immortality through scientific breakthroughs. However, to control population growth, strict laws are enforced: each new child born means the death of one parent. The protagonist, Jan, is an agent responsible for ensuring these laws are followed. He faces moral dilemmas and begins to question the fairness of the existing order. During a mission, Jan meets a woman who changes his perspective on life and forces him to reconsider his beliefs. The book explores themes of freedom, love, and human nature under conditions of total control and immortality.