A science fiction mystery set in a world of mind readers told from the eyes of the culprit who decides to commit a perfect crime by first destroying his own mind. My hat goes of Alfred Bester, as so far I tried two of his novels, and both proved to be some of the most fascinating works of fiction I’ve ever experienced. He is like a super sayan version of Philip K. Dick.
Positive: | Negative: |
Crisp, evocative prose | Not quite as mind-blowing as Stars My Destination |
Fascinating futuristic setting seamlessly blends science fiction and fantasy | |
Riveting characters with a completely mad protagonist | |
Engrossing plot full of twists | |
A clever, well-planned out story | |
Thought-provoking on human mind |
Tiger! Tiger! is the best of the best of Bester, so I believe nothing could beat it 🙂 Anyway that’s shame Bester wrote such a few books 😦 Maybe 4 or so, if count in book volumes on my bookshelf.
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