The Star Rover

The Star Rover, also known as The Jacket, was published in 1915 and is one of Jack London's later novels. This work is a blend of science fiction, adventure, and philosophical exploration.

The story follows Darrell Standing, an inmate in a brutal California prison who is subjected to the cruel punishment of solitary confinement, known as "the jacket." While in this jacket-a straitjacket that confines him in complete darkness and immobility-Standing experiences a series of vivid and surreal p...