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Man Plus

Frederik Pohl
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Man Plus

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000

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Frederik Pohl

Man Plus

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Details
Pages

215

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Mars • Near Future

Theme
Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Man Plus, a man is transformed into a cyborg to adapt to Mars' environment, exploring themes of technology, humanity, and adaptation. The novel follows his journey as he grapples with identity and existential challenges, merging the boundaries between human and machine in the quest for survival and understanding.

Mysterious

Dark

Challenging

Gritty

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

3.9

8,822 ratings

62%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Man Plus by Frederik Pohl is praised for its imaginative and thought-provoking exploration of humanity's technological adaptation for survival on Mars. Readers appreciate its insightful social commentary and tense narrative. However, some critique the character development as lacking depth and find certain plot elements dated. Overall, it's a compelling sci-fi read with relevant themes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Man Plus?

Readers who enjoy speculative science fiction and exploring human-machine integration would appreciate Frederik Pohl's Man Plus. Fans of Philip K. Dick’s Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? or Arthur C. Clarke’s 2001: A Space Odyssey would find similar themes of transformation and existential exploration.

3.9

8,822 ratings

62%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

215

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Mars • Near Future

Theme
Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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