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Biohacked & Begging: And Other Stories (Nudge the Future Book 2) by Stephen Oram

reviewsfeedblog's review against another edition

3.0

This book has a series of interesting stories centred around the enhancement of humans as they are in the present day. Each was of varying length and subject differed, even though they are all loosely based around all the same subject. The stories are diverse enough to not feel repetitive.

I found this book to be an easy, entertaining read and a good way to explore a subject I don't read all that much of normally.

nietzschesghost's review

4.0

Biohacked & Begging is the second volume of flash fiction shorts in the Nudge the Future series which is a selection of speculative stories that push the realms of possibility. It depicts a dystopian future that is both frightening and intriguing and is intensely thought-provoking giving the reader food for thought about whether we can live alongside advanced technology or whether we are doomed to be enslaved by AI creations. There are some fantastic ideas here and the worlds created in each instance are profoundly imaginative, although of course, it's subjective when it comes to which you find most entertaining and enjoyable.

This is a must-read for speculative fiction fans and those with an interest in cutting edge science and technology but it touches on issues of our existence, too. I loved it and will be seeking out more work of Mr Oram's in the future.

Many thanks to Cameron Publicity & Marketing Ltd for an ARC.

pvn's review

4.0

These stories were quite good. Liked the variety and imagination. Many were very short but still worked.

I really appreciate the ARC for review!!