Shadrach in the Furnace
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
247
Novel • Fiction
Havana, Cuba • 22nd Century
2003
Adult
18+ years
In Shadrach in the Furnace by Robert Silverberg, Dr. Shadrach Mordecai, a personal physician, navigates a dystopian future where global leader Genghis II Mao IV's pursuit of immortality threatens societal norms. Shadrach is drawn into a complex web of ethical dilemmas amid power struggles, exploring the tension between loyalty and individual morality.
Mysterious
Dark
Suspenseful
Contemplative
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Shadrach in the Furnace by Robert Silverberg is praised for its imaginative world-building and exploration of ethics in medical science. The protagonist's journey raises important questions about power and mortality. Some critics note that character development feels secondary to plot, but overall, the novel's rich narrative and thought-provoking themes are well-received.
A reader who enjoys Shadrach in the Furnace would likely appreciate complex dystopian narratives with ethical dilemmas, akin to George Orwell's 1984 or Aldous Huxley's Brave New World. Fans of speculative fiction exploring the intersections of power, identity, and technology would find this novel captivating.
897 ratings
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247
Novel • Fiction
Havana, Cuba • 22nd Century
2003
Adult
18+ years
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