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Made for Love

Alissa Nutting
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Made for Love

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

Book Brief

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Alissa Nutting

Made for Love

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

307

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • Contemporary

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Made for Love by Alissa Nutting, a woman seeks refuge after escaping her controlling tech mogul husband, who implanted a chip in her brain. This darkly comedic novel explores themes of identity, technology, and relationships as the protagonist navigates unexpected alliances and challenges in her quest for autonomy.

Reviews & Readership

3.6

8,618 ratings

52%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

17%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Made for Love by Alissa Nutting is praised for its dark humor, inventive plot, and sharp social commentary, particularly on technology and relationships. However, some readers found the unconventional story and characters off-putting. Its unique blend of satire and absurdity makes it a compelling, if polarizing, read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Made for Love?

Readers who enjoy dark humor, technology satire, and dysfunctional relationships will appreciate Made for Love by Alissa Nutting. Fans of Ottessa Moshfegh's My Year of Rest and Relaxation and Chuck Palahniuk's Fight Club will find this novel's absurdities and social critique engaging. Ideal for those who relish edgy and unconventional narratives.

3.6

8,618 ratings

52%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

17%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

307

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • Contemporary

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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