Machine Man
Max Barry
‘Max Barry writes satire so sharp and prescient that sometimes I fear that he is only giving the bad guys more ideas.’
Wil Anderson
When scientist Charles Neumann loses a leg in an industrial accident, it’s not a tragedy. It’s an opportunity.
Charlie always thought his body could be better. His employer, military contractor Better Future, has the resources he needs to explore a few ideas. So he begins to build parts. Better parts. Charlie’s prosthetist, Lola, is impressed by his artificial limbs. But some see him as a madman. Others, a product. Or even a weapon.
Existing at the intersection between mind and body, in the dawn of the age of pervasive technology, Machine Man is a gruesomely funny tale about one man’s quest for the ultimate in self-improvement.
Reviews
‘Just read Machine Man. Too much awesome. Mind. Officially. Blown.’
John Birmingham
‘Max Barry is an outstanding satirical comedy writer, reliably smart and funny. That’s why I hate him.’
Julian Morrow
» All reviews for this title‘From the first pages, Machine Man grabs the reader in an industrial clamp that doesn’t let go until the ripping conclusion.’
Tony Wilson
