Lock In (Lock In, #1)
Lock In (Lock In, #1)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Washington, D.C. • Near Future
2014
Adult
16+ years
Super Short Summary
Lock In by John Scalzi explores a world where a pandemic causes "lock in" syndrome, leaving people unable to move their bodies. Technology enables affected individuals to interact in society through robotic avatars. The narrative follows an FBI agent who navigates this new reality while solving a high-profile case.
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Review Roundup
John Scalzi's Lock In has garnered praise for its inventive premise and imaginative world-building. The plot intelligently combines science fiction and crime thriller elements, appealing to genre enthusiasts. However, some critics feel that character development is lacking and that the narrative pace occasionally falters. Overall, it is a compelling and thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read Lock In (Lock In, #1)?
Readers who enjoy Lock In by John Scalzi likely appreciate tech-savvy mysteries with sociopolitical intrigue. They are fans of fast-paced narratives akin to Ready Player One by Ernest Cline or Altered Carbon by Richard K. Morgan, seeking thought-provoking, near-future science fiction.
68,298 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Washington, D.C. • Near Future
2014
Adult
16+ years
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