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"FantasticLand" is a 2016 horror novel by Mike Bockoven that presents its narrative in the style of an oral history or investigative journalism. The story focuses on a massive theme park in Florida that becomes completely isolated following a devastating hurricane. Cut off from the outside world, the park's surviving employees splinter into violent tribal factions, echoing the dynamics of "Lord of the Flies." The book explores the psychological and physical breakdown of the staff as they struggle for survival and control within the park's attractions.

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What is the book FantasticLand about?

FantasticLand is a 2016 horror novel that chronicles the violent breakdown of society among trapped staff members at a Florida theme park. The isolation occurs in the devastating aftermath of a major hurricane.

What is the narrative format of FantasticLand?

The novel is structured entirely as a series of fictional interviews and firsthand accounts. This epistolary style mimics oral histories or true-crime documentaries to tell the story.

What real-world theme park inspired FantasticLand?

The isolated, massive resort setting is heavily inspired by the real-world Walt Disney World in Florida. The author explores what might happen if cut-off park employees devolved into tribalism.

What genre does FantasticLand belong to?

The book is widely classified as social horror, blending elements of thriller, survival fiction, and psychological horror. It draws heavy thematic inspiration from classics like William Golding's Lord of the Flies.

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