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Shadrach in the Furnace

Robert Silverberg
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Shadrach in the Furnace

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003

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Robert Silverberg

Shadrach in the Furnace

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

247

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Havana, Cuba • 22nd Century

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Shadrach in the Furnace by Robert Silverberg, Dr. Shadrach Mordecai, a personal physician, navigates a dystopian future where global leader Genghis II Mao IV's pursuit of immortality threatens societal norms. Shadrach is drawn into a complex web of ethical dilemmas amid power struggles, exploring the tension between loyalty and individual morality.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

3.9

897 ratings

57%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Shadrach in the Furnace by Robert Silverberg is praised for its imaginative world-building and exploration of ethics in medical science. The protagonist's journey raises important questions about power and mortality. Some critics note that character development feels secondary to plot, but overall, the novel's rich narrative and thought-provoking themes are well-received.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Shadrach in the Furnace?

A reader who enjoys Shadrach in the Furnace would likely appreciate complex dystopian narratives with ethical dilemmas, akin to George Orwell's 1984 or Aldous Huxley's Brave New World. Fans of speculative fiction exploring the intersections of power, identity, and technology would find this novel captivating.

3.9

897 ratings

57%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

247

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Havana, Cuba • 22nd Century

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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