When authors give shout outs to other great works, people, and events, it's usually not accidental. Put on your super-sleuth hat and figure out why.
Literary and Philosophical References
- George Orwell, 1984 (1.2, 2.20, 2.22, 3.44-3.48, 4.110, 6.83, 7.104)
- Karl Marx (1.41)
- Sword of Damocles (5.77)
Historical References
- Various leaders of North Korea, Kim Il-Sung and Kim Jong-Il are mentioned throughout, along with the Korean War.
Pop Culture References
- Aphex Twin (1.5)
- Corto Maltese (1.70)
- Tintin (1.78)
- Mister Bean (3.84)
- The Soviet “Internationale” (4.35)
- Daft Punk (5.36)
- Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, “Get Up, Stand Up” (5.42-5.48)
- Serge Gainsbourg (5.93)
- Captain Planet (6.48-6.52, 9.92)
- St. Germain Tourist (6.65)
- Bimbo Jet (7.100)
- “Copacabana” by Barry Manilow (7.100)
- “Santa Lucia” (7.100)
- Easy Rider (7.101)