Machine Man
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
288
Novel • Fiction
Contemporary
2011
Adult
18+ years
Machine Man by Max Barry follows Dr. Charles Neumann, a socially inept mechanical engineer at Better Future, who loses his leg in an accident and begins designing high-tech prosthetics to replace and ultimately enhance his body parts. As he becomes increasingly mechanized, he discovers a deeper sense of humanity, while contending with his company's unethical plans to use his innovations for creating robot soldiers.
Mysterious
Dark
Suspenseful
Challenging
Gritty
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Machine Man by Max Barry offers a provocative exploration of the fusion between humans and technology. Reviewers praise its sharp wit, imaginative plot, and incisive commentary on modern society's reliance on tech. However, some criticize its pacing and predictability of character arcs. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read with occasional narrative hiccups.
A reader who would enjoy Max Barry's Machine Man is likely a fan of speculative fiction that explores the integration of technology and humanity. They may enjoy works like Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? or William Gibson's Neuromancer. This reader appreciates dark humor, ethical dilemmas, and thought-provoking narratives.
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288
Novel • Fiction
Contemporary
2011
Adult
18+ years
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