Małe zielone ludziki
| Author | Krzysztof Boruń |
|---|---|
| Language | Polish |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Krajowa Agencja Wydawnicza |
Publication date | 1985 |
| Publication place | Poland |
| Media type | |
| OCLC | 1150607558 |
Małe zielone ludziki (Little Green Men) is a science fiction novel by Krzysztof Boruń, first published in 1985 by Krajowa Agencja Wydawnicza (in two volumes) in the series Fantazja–Przygoda–Rozrywka (Fantasy–Adventure–Entertainment). It is classified as social and political science fiction and described as a dystopia.
Set in a dystopian, racist, and technologically advanced African nation, the story follows a Polish female protagonist as she navigates the chaos caused by a mysterious vortex known as Vortex P that emerged on that continent. The novel explores themes of power, totalitarianism, ecological threats, and colonialism, critiquing the sociopolitical dynamics of its fictional setting and reflecting Cold War-era Polish perceptions of Africa. Despite being ambitious, the novel has been criticized for its convoluted plot, verbose dialogue, and underdeveloped characters.