Machine by Susan Steinberg

Machine

Susan Steinberg

144 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

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A haunting story of guilt and blame in the wake of a drowning, the first novel by the author of Spectacle Susan Steinberg’s first novel, Machine, is a dazzling and innovative leap forward for a writer whose most recent book, Spectacle, gained h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 156 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
mysterious 47%
reflective 47%
emotional 35%
sad 35%
challenging 17%
tense 17%

Pace

medium 41%
fast 35%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.46

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