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SOUL MACHINE

by MCorp’s charismatic leader, Maya, but when she gets in trouble, she’s rescued by members of the Nuspiritualist resistance group led by healer Persie. The efficient use of dialogue, especially on pages with large numbers of small panels, demonstrates the care Globerman puts into each composition. Determined to find her own path in life, Chloe eventually rejects both the self\u002Dproclaimed “girlboss” Maya and naturalist ideologue Persie. Her journey takes a particularly affecting turn during a dream sequence in which she navigates a surreal game show in search of her mother. The science behind breth and Digibreth is never fully explained, but the abstract metaphysics are a feature not a bug, inviting readers to interpret the story in ways that have “no wrong answers.” Globerman uses a strikingly different monochromatic palette for each setting, including greens, blues, pinks, and yellows, lending a distinct feel to each leg of Chloe’s (and readers’) journey. "

Book Details

Publisher:Of
Published:2024-01-01
Pages:228
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:9781773219

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

This gripping science fiction novel explores the dangerous intersection of artificial intelligence and human consciousness, plunging readers into a near-future world where technology threatens to era...

Our Review

This gripping science fiction novel explores the dangerous intersection of artificial intelligence and human consciousness, plunging readers into a near-future world where technology threatens to erase the very essence of humanity. The narrative follows a young protagonist who uncovers a corporate conspiracy to digitize human souls, forcing a high-stakes confrontation between free will and cold, calculated programming. With its breakneck pacing and chillingly plausible tech, the story masterfully builds a world that feels both alien and uncomfortably familiar.

What sets this book apart is its profound philosophical core, which tackles complex questions of identity and autonomy without ever slowing the thrilling plot. Teen readers will connect deeply with the central themes of self-discovery and rebellion against a system that seeks to define them, while the sharp, intelligent prose ensures the story remains accessible and compelling. This is a thought-provoking page-turner that will linger in the reader's mind long after the final, explosive confrontation.

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