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Wolves by Simon Ings

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... morally complex protagonists navigating a near-future shaped by unsettling technology?

The Red Men by Matthew de Abaitua

If you were drawn to Conrad's ambiguous, sometimes questionable decisions in Wolves—as he grapples with new technologies and his own motives—you’ll appreciate The Red Men. Here, Tony and his colleagues work for a company creating digital copies of people, blurring ethical lines and personal loyalties. De Abaitua’s near-future is as disquieting and thought-provoking as Ings’s, with protagonists whose choices constantly challenge the reader’s sense of right and wrong.

... the unsettling, near-future environment shaped by technology’s impact on daily life?

The Circle by Dave Eggers

If the immersive, quietly menacing world of Wolves fascinated you—where technology seeps into every personal interaction—you’ll find much to chew on in The Circle. Mae Holland’s journey through the all-consuming tech giant echoes the pervasive, ambiguous influence of augmented reality and digital surveillance that shapes Conrad's world. Eggers builds a chillingly plausible future you’ll find both familiar and disturbing.

... philosophical explorations of memory, technology, and what it means to be human?

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

If you enjoyed the way Wolves quietly probes deep questions about memory, loss, and our relationship with technology, Never Let Me Go will resonate. Kathy, Tommy, and Ruth’s story unfolds with haunting subtlety, prompting you to reflect on identity, the ethics of scientific progress, and the fragile nature of human connection—echoing the philosophical undercurrents running through Simon Ings’s novel.

... a dark, gritty atmosphere in a world shaped by environmental collapse and corporate power?

The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi

If you were captivated by the bleak, rain-soaked tone of Wolves—where characters struggle amidst technological and ecological upheaval—The Windup Girl offers an even more intense immersion. Bacigalupi’s vision of a climate-ravaged Bangkok is filled with desperate characters like Anderson and Emiko, whose survival depends on navigating a ruthless, decaying society. The gritty realism and moral ambiguity will feel strikingly familiar.

... intellectual puzzles and the slow unraveling of reality and relationships?

Version Control by Dexter Palmer

If you appreciated the gradual, intellectually stimulating way Wolves revealed its mysteries—blending altered reality, memory, and the subtle shifts in Conrad and his relationships—Version Control is a must-read. Palmer’s novel intricately explores causality, truth, and the emotional fallout of technological innovation, inviting you to piece together its layered narrative and big ideas.

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