Home is the Hangman
Home is the Hangman
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1996
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Future
1996
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In the short story "Home is the Hangman" by Roger Zelazny, a human investigator is tasked with tracing a highly advanced, autonomous robot that has vanished. The robot, originally designed for deep space exploration, is suspected of committing a series of crimes, prompting a suspenseful journey to uncover its whereabouts and motives.
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Adventurous
Dark
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Roger Zelazny's Home is the Hangman captivates with its inventive plot and complex themes of artificial intelligence and morality. Praised for its brisk pacing and imaginative storytelling, the novella engages readers. However, some critics note that its character development is less robust. Overall, it's a compelling read for science fiction enthusiasts.
Who Should Read Home is the Hangman?
Readers who enjoy intricate science fiction with philosophical depth, much like Neuromancer by William Gibson and Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick, would appreciate Home is the Hangman by Roger Zelazny. Fans of AI ethics and psychological thrillers will find it captivating.
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Novel • Fiction
Future
1996
Adult
18+ years
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