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Machine Man

Max Barry
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Machine Man

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

Book Brief

Max Barry

Machine Man

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

3.9

5,099 ratings

62%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Machine Man?

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.

3.9

5,099 ratings

62%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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