Machine of Death: A Collection of Stories about People Who Know How They Will Die (Disposable Edition) by Matthew Bennardo, Ryan North, David Malki

Machine of Death: A Collection of Stories about People Who Know How They Will Die (Disposable Edition)

Machine of Death #1

Matthew Bennardo, Ryan North, David Malki

399 pages • first pub 2010 (editions) user-added

fiction science fiction short stories speculative fiction funny slow-paced

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We tried to make an edition of Machine of Death that was absolutely horrible, with binding that fell apart after one read and paper that flaked apart in your hands. We wanted to drive the price of this thing so low that if you're on the fence...if...

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Community Reviews Summary of 824 reviews

Moods

funny 78%
dark 71%
reflective 50%
mysterious 35%
sad 35%
challenging 28%
emotional 28%
lighthearted 28%
hopeful 14%
tense 14%
adventurous 7%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 40%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 40% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 27% | No: 27% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 30%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 30%

Average rating

3.97

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