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Think Like a Dinosaur

James Patrick Kelly
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Think Like a Dinosaur

Fiction | Novella | Adult | Published in 1995

Book Brief

James Patrick Kelly

Think Like a Dinosaur

Fiction | Novella | Adult | Published in 1995
Book Details
Pages

275

Format

Novella • Fiction

Setting

Outer Space • Future

Topic
Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In "Think Like a Dinosaur" by James Patrick Kelly, Michael Burr, a human working on the moon-based Tuulen station with dinosaur-like aliens called the Hanen, faces a moral dilemma when a teleportation malfunction results in a duplicate human, Kamala Shastri, remaining alive. The Hanen pressure Michael to rectify the 'error' by killing Kamala to maintain cosmic balance, conflicting with his human empathy and ethics. The story includes themes of existential and scientific ethics, and prolonged internal conflict.

Mysterious

Unnerving

Suspenseful

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.3

235 ratings

78%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Think Like a Dinosaur by James Patrick Kelly is widely praised for its complex themes and engaging narrative. Critics commend its intricate exploration of morality and human identity in a futuristic setting. However, some readers find the plot dense and the technical jargon challenging. Overall, it is a thought-provoking read with both intellectual depth and emotional resonance.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Think Like a Dinosaur?

Fans of intricate ethical dilemmas in science fiction, such as those found in Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? and Arthur C. Clarke's 2001: A Space Odyssey, will appreciate James Patrick Kelly's Think Like a Dinosaur for its provocative exploration of human identity and technological advancement.

4.3

235 ratings

78%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

275

Format

Novella • Fiction

Setting

Outer Space • Future

Topic
Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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