Machine of Death: A Collection of Stories about People Who Know How They Will Die (Disposable Edition) by Matthew Bennardo, Ryan North, David Malki

Machine of Death: A Collection of Stories about People Who Know How They Will Die (Disposable Edition)

Machine of Death #1

Matthew Bennardo, Ryan North, David Malki

399 pages • first pub 2010 (editions) user-added

fiction science fiction short stories speculative fiction funny slow-paced
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We tried to make an edition of Machine of Death that was absolutely horrible, with binding that fell apart after one read and paper that flaked apart in your hands. We wanted to drive the price of this thing so low that if you're on the fence...if...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,015 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
funny 78%
reflective 52%
mysterious 42%
sad 42%
challenging 36%
emotional 36%
lighthearted 26%
tense 26%
adventurous 15%
hopeful 15%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 42%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | A mix: 33% | Character: 13% | N/A: 13%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 31% | No: 18% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 42% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

3.96

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