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More Perfect

The Circle meets Inception in this moving exploration of tech and connection.
By Temi Oh
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More Perfect by Temi Oh is a thought-provoking exploration in the Sci-Fi & Fantasy genre, diving into a near-future society where technology and ethics are intricately entwined. It delves into the implications of implantable devices that aim to optimise human emotion, questioning the balance between personal freedom and societal improvement. The narrative weaves through the lives of interconnected characters, each grappling with the consequences of a system designed to create a flawless world.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by thought-provoking science fiction and fantasy that explore the intriguing intersections of human consciousness and technology. If you appreciate narratives that delve into ethical dilemmas and the societal impacts of scientific advancements, this gripping story will keep you hooked.

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More Perfect

A futuristic novel weaving through strands of Greek mythology, Temi Oh poses timely questions about technology, identity and the cost of progress. This novel will be perfect for fans of Inception, and books by Dave Eggars and Madeline Miller

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'A spectacular exploration of the power of technology. Upon finishing the final page I was left breathless and bereft. A feat of creativity, written with great heart, this is science fiction at its best' Saara El-Arifi, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Final Strife

“What does it feel like to wake up in the Panopticon? It’s like waking up for the first time ever. It’s like waking up with a third eye.”

When Moremi connects her brain to the Panopticon, a network which allows you to see inside the minds and dreams of others, she believes that it will save her from depression, loneliness and, eventually, death. That is until she meets Orpheus.

Orpheus was brought up in isolation by a Neo-luddite father. He was raised to question everything, including the government who plan to make the connection procedure compulsory.

They promise that connecting everyone to the Panopticon will end human suffering and usher in a more perfect world. But when Orpheus and Moremi uncover the dark side of the technology, they find themselves on opposite sides of a radical divide, between those who believe that the Panopticon will save humanity, and those who will stop at nothing to destroy it.

More Perfect is The Circle meets Inception in an immersive and futuristic story that explores love, loneliness and the limits of technology’s ability to save a humanity who might not want to be saved.

Praise for Temi Oh

'A major new voice. Read Temi Oh today. Everybody will be reading her tomorrow' Stephen Baxter, author of World Engines

'An ambitious 500-page coming-of-age blockbuster . . . Oh is excellent at portraying the aching sense of loss on a one-way trip to the stars' Guardian

'A tightly wound, emotional epic that asks important questions . . . This novel is a brilliant, beautiful debut. Reading it will change your heart' Christian Kiefer, author of Phantoms

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More Perfect by Temi Oh is highly praised for its imaginative storytelling and thought-provoking exploration of themes such as technology and human consciousness. The narrative is noted for its engaging plot and well-developed characters, while the author's writing style is appreciated for its clarity and depth. Several reviews commend the book for its emotional impact and innovative ideas, making it a standout in the sci-fi and fantasy genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471171291

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Edition: Export/Airside

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 592

About the Author

Temi Oh wrote her first novel, Do You Dream of Terra-Two? while studying for a BSci in Neuroscience. It won the American Library Association’s Alex Award in 2020 and was an NPR Books We Love pick in 2019. She has written stories for Marvel’s Black Panther, Dr Who and Overwatch. Her second novel, More Perfect was published by Simon and Schuster in May 2023.Her first short film Murmur was funded by Sky Arts and the BFI. Since then, she has written on the Netflix TV series Castlevania: Nocturne and the CBBC series Silverpoint. 

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