Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan

Machines Like Me

Ian McEwan

320 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction science fiction challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

Charlie, drifting through life and dodging full-time employment, is in love with Miranda, a bright student who lives with a terrible secret.When Charlie comes into money, he buys Adam, one of the first batch of synthetic humans. With Miranda’s ass...

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Moods

reflective 73%
challenging 43%
dark 41%
emotional 29%
informative 25%
tense 25%
mysterious 20%
sad 16%
adventurous 7%
funny 7%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 37%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.31

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