Reviews

Immortality Inc. by Robert Sheckley

futuregazer's review against another edition

1.0

Eww.

Thought it might be going somewhere interesting. Turns out, no.

olityr's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Interesting look at the relationship between mind, body, soul. 

branniboob's review against another edition

3.0

This was an okay book. Nothing to write home about. The idea was good, it was well written and well structured but I found it a bit bland.

There were some questionable lines as well - the age of the book really shows at times!

getoffmyface's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

sechi's review against another edition

4.0

Brilliant. Doesn’t shy away from the big, BIG questions

literatetexan's review against another edition

adventurous funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

smiorganbaldhead's review against another edition

5.0

This was a great read, full of interesting ideas. I thought I had the ending figured out (particularly the identity of Smith), but it surprised me. I really enjoyed seeing how this book clearly influenced Futurama. The most obvious element in Futurama is the suicide booth, but there is also the colony of outcasts in the sewers of New York, as well as the predominantly Chinese colonists on Mars. Despite its connections to Futurama and generally humorous tone, however, this book isn’t really a parody, but an interesting a thought-provoking science fiction story in its own right. Highly recommended.

paulataua's review against another edition

3.0

The story of a man, who is killed in an automobile accident in 1958, snatched up by a giant corporation, and transported 150 years into a future in which scientists have discovered the secret of immortality. His mind has been separated and placed into a new body as part of the company’s marketing campaign, but as the plans for the campaign are discarded, his new body is to be harvested yet again and given to a rich and ageing businessman. At its best, when considering the philosophical questions of who and what we are, but slightly tiresome when trying to be funny.

jennykeery's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

ryanseay's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes

3.75

Unique take on a dystopian future while still using familiar themes and tropes