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Do you think the author means for us to sympathize with Charlie, or is this more of a satire where our flaws are made evident by the actions of the characters?
T. Maurer I felt like Charlie's "voice" as the main character reminded me of vintage science fiction heroes in his entitlement, assumption that things would go …moreI felt like Charlie's "voice" as the main character reminded me of vintage science fiction heroes in his entitlement, assumption that things would go his way, and lack of empathy or understanding of his companions. I wondered if this was intentional. I did not feel any real sympathy for him.(less)
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Machines Like Me
by Ian McEwan (Goodreads Author)
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