Mickey7
Mickey7
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Niflheim • Distant Future
2022
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Mickey7 by Edward Ashton follows an expendable human named Mickey, who is on a colonization mission in a distant world. As an expendable, Mickey's role involves undertaking dangerous tasks, with his memories transferred to a new body if he dies. The narrative explores themes of identity, survival, and ethical dilemmas in futuristic colonization.
Adventurous
Suspenseful
Fantastical
Humorous
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Mickey7 by Edward Ashton is praised for its inventive premise and engaging humor, blending science fiction with existential musings. Reviewers appreciate the well-crafted protagonist and brisk pacing. Critics, however, note occasional predictability and underdeveloped secondary characters. Overall, it offers a thought-provoking and entertaining read.
Who Should Read Mickey7?
A reader who enjoys Mickey7 by Edward Ashton likely appreciates adventurous science fiction with existential themes and dark humor. Fans of John Scalzi's Old Man's War or Andy Weir's The Martian would find its merging of human resilience and speculative tech engaging.
28,617 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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296
Novel • Fiction
Niflheim • Distant Future
2022
Adult
18+ years
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