About the book: year / Near future (at the time of writing the story). America is drowning in disasters and problems. There is inflation, unemployment, and an increased crime rate everywhere. The main character decides to travel around the country in search of a better life, in large cities, and he is from Chicago, life has become simply unbearable. In fact, while wandering, he usually stops for a short time in one community or village, then in another. And then he comes across a strange settlement. Where only deaf-blind people live. And this will change his life forever...© ceh, Fantlab. "Nebula Award", 1978 - "Best Novella". "Hugo Award", 1979 - "Best Novella". "Locus Award", 1979 - "Best Novella". Novella»).