The Demolished Man

The Demolished Man

1951 • 191 pages

Ratings66

Average rating3.6

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In a world in which the police have telepathic powers, how do you get away with murder?

Ben Reichs heads a huge 24th century business empire, spanning the solar system. He is also an obsessed, driven man determined to murder a rival. To avoid capture, in a society where murderers can be detected even before they commit their crime, is the greatest challenge of his life.

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Neat premise. Aged writing.

January 17, 2019

Where would cyberpunk be without Alfred Bester? This is a headlong flight into the future, without a net, and it is a hell of a ride. William Gibson and company clearly found much to admire–and imitate–in this endlessly enjoyable romp through the paranoid future. Great fun!

September 4, 2008

Crazypants rich guy,
psychic hero/baby love,
HUGE daddy issues.

December 28, 2015