The Demolished Man
by Alfred Bester
Taste attributes: science fictioncrimedetectivethrillerfresh & originalunsavouryimaginaryintricateglossysolving the riddle/not as it seemstroubled leadsinjustice/tragedy/vengeance
Boxlist takeAn otherworldly science-fiction novel that is stylish, fresh and layered. Best if you like the extraordinary over the everyday.
Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: intricate · Structure: balanced · Look: glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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3.8 / 5
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About This Book
In a world in which the police have telepathic powers, how do you get away with murder? Ben Reichs heads a huge 24th century business empire, spanning the solar system. He is also an obsessed, driven man determined to murder a rival. To avoid capture, in a society where murderers can be detected even before they commit their crime, is the greatest challenge of his life.
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- Author
- Alfred Bester
- Published
- 1951
- Pages
- 208
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