A review by dragos_d
The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Good storytelling, interesting view of ethical matters and psychoanalysis. A mix between crime and satire with points that are valid in our day and age.
However, the characters are rather flat and lacking variety, the main character is typical for a mid-20th century novel (somewhat similar to James Clavell's Tai Pan), and the trigger behind the main character is rather unsophisticated.
However, the characters are rather flat and lacking variety, the main character is typical for a mid-20th century novel (somewhat similar to James Clavell's Tai Pan), and the trigger behind the main character is rather unsophisticated.