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Dying Inside

Robert Silverberg
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Dying Inside

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002

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Robert Silverberg

Dying Inside

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Details
Pages

245

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 1970s

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Dying Inside by Robert Silverberg follows David Selig, a man with telepathic abilities living in 1970s New York City. As he ages, David struggles with the gradual loss of his powers. The narrative explores themes of identity, isolation, and the human condition, highlighting his internal conflicts and experiences in a changing world.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Mysterious

Emotional

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

3.9

7,521 ratings

66%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Robert Silverberg's Dying Inside is widely praised for its introspective approach to science fiction, offering deep character exploration over traditional action. Critics commend its emotional depth and exploration of human frailty. Some, however, note a slower narrative pace. The novel remains a resonant study of identity and lost potential, balancing philosophical insights with a somber tone.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dying Inside?

A reader who would enjoy Dying Inside by Robert Silverberg is likely introspective and drawn to character-driven narratives. Fans of Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? or Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five, who appreciate speculative fiction exploring human consciousness and identity, would find this novel engaging.

3.9

7,521 ratings

66%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

245

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 1970s

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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