The Soft Machine
by William S. Burroughs
Taste attributes: science fictionpsychologicaldramagay/lesbianfresh & originalunsavouryheavyimaginaryintricatesurrealemotive & stirringsocial commentaryself destruction/implosiontroubled leads
Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, fresh science-fiction novel, dark rather than wholesome. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: very fresh · Tone: very dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: surreal · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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3.4 / 5
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About This Book
In Naked Lunch, William S. Burroughs revealed his genius. In The Soft Machine he begins an adventure that will take us even further into the dark recesses of his imagination, a region where nothing is sacred, nothing taboo.
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- Author
- William S. Burroughs
- Published
- 1961
- Pages
- 182
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- Open Library
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