The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester

The Demolished Man

Alfred Bester

185 pages first pub 1953 (editions) user-added

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For readers who crave a exciting, challenging journey into a futuristic world where the lines between good and evil are blurred, The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester is a gripping and unforgettable read that will keep you on the edge of your seat as you explore the darker side of human nature and the consequences of a society where telepathy reigns supreme.

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In a world in which the police have telepathic powers, how do you get away with murder?Ben Reichs heads a huge 24th century business empire, spanning the solar system. He is also an obsessed, driven man determined to murder a rival. To avoid captu...

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Community Reviews

3.73
based on 1,895 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 63%

adventurous: 61%

tense: 55%

dark: 39%

challenging: 18%

reflective: 16%

funny: 7%

emotional: 6%

lighthearted: 4%

sad: 3%

hopeful: 2%


Pace

43% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
6% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

35% of readers chose Plot
45% of readers chose A mix
18% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

27% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
69% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

15% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
74% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

88% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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