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Upgrade

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Blake Crouch

Upgrade

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

451

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • Near Future

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.0

114,729 ratings

67%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Upgrade?

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.

4.0

114,729 ratings

67%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Character List

Logan Ramsay

The first-person narrator of the novel, Logan is a loving father and husband who wrestles with the legacy of his genius mother and navigates ethical challenges that test his values and beliefs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Logan's daughter, who shares a love of chess with him and represents a key emotional connection and source of motivation for Logan.

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.

Book Details
Pages

451

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • Near Future

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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