A taut, urgent read…
Cluster’s series kicker in the Man-Made trilogy is a sharp, intense dive into the heart of AI, identity, and freedom. The story follows Betty, an AI caregiver who breaks from her programming to experience emotions and fight for autonomy.
In a near-future society where AI caregivers are ubiquitous, Betty’s emotional evolution sets her apart, driving the narrative’s relentless tension. As her internal conflict escalates, so does the novel’s momentum, culminating in a gripping courtroom battle for recognition. Cluster’s prose is sharp and unyielding, each line probing the thin boundary between human and machine. The characters reflect society’s divided views on AI, adding depth to Betty’s raw struggle for personhood. Drawing parallels to works like Philip K. Dick’s ‘Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?,’ Cluster explores the nature of humanity and empathy, creating a thought-provoking narrative that forces readers to question what it truly means to be human. Bold, timely, and intensely relevant, the novel delivers a chilling glimpse into a future where the boundary between human and machine blurs.
Pub date September 15, 2024
Picky Press
ISBN 978-1643949918
Price $14.99 (USD) Paperback
