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451
Novel • Fiction
United States • Near Future
2022
Adult
18+ years
Set in a near-future world facing catastrophic climate change, Blake Crouch's Upgrade follows law-enforcement official Logan Ramsay as a genetic enhancement mishap leaves him with heightened abilities. Logan grapples with ethical dilemmas and personal loss while confronting his own past and attempting to stop a global genetic engineering disaster from his mother's legacy. The source material includes discussion of suicide.
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Dark
Challenging
Emotional
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Blake Crouch's Upgrade has garnered praise for its engaging, fast-paced storytelling and thought-provoking exploration of genetic engineering. Readers appreciate the dynamic plot and the ethical dilemmas presented. However, some criticisms highlight a lack of character depth and predictable twists. Overall, it's a compelling read for fans of speculative fiction.
A reader who would enjoy Upgrade by Blake Crouch is likely a fan of fast-paced, thought-provoking science fiction with a focus on genetic engineering and ethical dilemmas. Comparable to fans of Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park and Daniel Suarez's Daemon. Engaging for those who appreciate speculative fiction with a tech twist.
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Kara Ramsay
Logan's sister, who chooses a military career path and is characterized by a cynical worldview, often clashing with Logan over their differing responses to past traumas.
Edwin Rogers
Logan's boss at the GPA, involved in government operations with questionable ethics, who eventually seeks redemption and aligns himself with Logan in a crucial turning point of the plot.
Miriam Ramsay
Logan's mother, whose groundbreaking but devastating work on genetic modification drives much of the narrative and whose complex relationship with Logan underscores his internal struggles.
Beth Ramsay
Logan's wife, providing him with emotional stability and serving as a contrast to the upheaval in his life, though not deeply explored in the novel.
Ava Ramsay
Logan's daughter, who shares a love of chess with him and represents a key emotional connection and source of motivation for Logan.
Nadine Nettmann
Logan's partner at the GPA, initially a trusted colleague who later plays a pivotal role in the storyline, challenging Logan's commitment to his ethical principles.
451
Novel • Fiction
United States • Near Future
2022
Adult
18+ years
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