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Jack Glass by Adam Roberts

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In Jack Glass, did you enjoy ...

... the intricate, multi-layered mystery structure?

The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton

If you loved the way Jack Glass weaves together locked-room mysteries and science fiction, you'll be hooked by The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. Here, you'll unravel a mind-bending murder mystery across multiple timelines and perspectives, with twists that will keep you guessing until the final page.

... morally complex protagonists navigating futuristic societies?

The Player Of Games by Iain Banks

If you found the ambiguous ethics of Jack Glass himself fascinating, you'll appreciate Gurgeh in The Player of Games. As he’s drawn into the manipulations of the Culture and forced to confront the darker side of both himself and the world around him, you’ll find the same sort of clever, morally gray maneuvering and social critique.

... deep philosophical questions about identity and reality?

Permutation City by Greg Egan

If you were captivated by the philosophical puzzles and existential questions laced throughout Jack Glass, Permutation City will absolutely enthrall you. Egan’s book dives into mind-bending speculation about consciousness, copies of selves, and reality itself, challenging your perceptions at every turn.

... careful, character-driven worldbuilding in a futuristic society?

China Mountain Zhang by Maureen F. McHugh

If the immersive, well-realized future of Jack Glass drew you in, you’ll be similarly absorbed by China Mountain Zhang. McHugh crafts a richly detailed future Earth and Mars, focusing on personal stories and societal nuances that echo Roberts’ attention to setting and social dynamics.

... goal-driven narratives centered on societal change?

The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin

If you enjoyed how Jack Glass revolves around solving seemingly impossible problems, you’ll love how Shevek’s quest in The Dispossessed drives the narrative. The protagonist’s mission to share a revolutionary theory with two very different worlds creates a propulsive, intellectually satisfying story.

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