sillypunk's review against another edition
The main character is awful, makes it hard to enjoy the ridiculous story: https://blogendorff.com/2017/08/24/book-review-machine-man/amp/
rachel_mft's review against another edition
4.0
This is such a genius, scary, funny, almost satirical piece of science fiction. Loved it. And it's a happy accident that I just read Frankenstein last month--this is a great follow-on.
alwroteabook's review against another edition
5.0
In a fit of whimsy, I hereby announce I will give everyone five stars, but the reviews may not reflect it.
This was fun. A little bit of Frankenstein, Six-million dollar man and a Terminator prequel, told from the point of view of an engineer who loses his leg in an accident and decides he likes his mechanical ones better. The story is good, light hearted in tone with a little philosophizing and romance for good measure. Not the finest work you'll find on this subject, but with your time.
This was fun. A little bit of Frankenstein, Six-million dollar man and a Terminator prequel, told from the point of view of an engineer who loses his leg in an accident and decides he likes his mechanical ones better. The story is good, light hearted in tone with a little philosophizing and romance for good measure. Not the finest work you'll find on this subject, but with your time.
bunnybunnysenpai's review against another edition
dark
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
missmelia's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
chipcarnes's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
58hrs's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
pbobrit's review against another edition
4.0
Great book ... Loved his previous books, and this one definitely lived up to expectations. Interesting book about the ethics of body augment, as well in some respects the nature of addiction. Can't give to much else away with out revealing spoilers but is definitely on to pick up if you enjoy intelligent sic-fi.
ginnikin's review against another edition
Maybe Max Barry's wit and commentary are no longer my thing or maybe I just don't want to read about this, but it did not work for me.