33 pages 1 hour read

Ian McEwan

Machines Like Me

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Ian McEwan's Machines Like Me blends speculative fiction and ethical dilemmas, receiving praise for its thought-provoking narrative and nuanced exploration of AI's impact on humanity. Critiques target its dense exposition and uneven pacing. Overall, McEwan's work is heralded for intellectual rigor but may deter those seeking a fast-paced, emotional journey.

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Who Should Read Machines Like Me?

Readers who enjoy exploring ethical dilemmas in advanced technology and human relationships will be captivated by Ian McEwan's Machines Like Me. Fans of Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go and Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? will appreciate the novel's intricate examination of AI and morality.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
British Literature
Modern Classic Fiction
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance
Life/Time: Birth
Natural World: Appearance & Reality
Topics
Technology
Love / Sexuality