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Interweaves two stories--that of Norman, an English professor and thwarted suicide, and of Joe, a cat burglar who stumbles upon a woman "wire heading," her brain wired into the house current--in a chilling tale of mind control and manipulation
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Mindkiller
Seller: -OnTimeBooks-, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
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Condition: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail. Seller Inventory # OTV.0425080994.VG
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Mindkiller
Seller: Crappy Old Books, Barry, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Used. In 1984, when shoulder pads were wider than the average doorframe and mullets ruled the runway, the literary world was graced by the unique and slightly bewildering mind of Spider Robinson. One can only assume that while he penned ?Mindkiller,? he was consuming an unholy amount of caffeine and perhaps participating in a bizarre intergalactic poker game with David Bowie and a sentient toaster. But fear not, dear reader, for you are in for an astonishingly peculiar journey through the cerebral corridors of science fiction. Imagine a world where thoughts are not merely the annoying whispers in your head but potential weapons of mass confusion. ?Mindkiller? explores this delightful premise, as if Robinson took a look at our modern-day social media woes and thought, ?What if our minds were even more chaotic and terrifying?? One can only applaud his foresight?after all, who would have thought that in the future, people would voluntarily share their innermost thoughts on the internet while simultaneously bemoaning the loss of privacy? The narrative spins a web of intrigue as readers are introduced to a cast of characters who likely lost their way in the 1980s and decided to stay put in this peculiar universe. With names that sound like the result of a naming contest gone awry, you might find yourself chuckling at the sheer absurdity of it all. Perhaps, after finishing the book, you?ll find yourself in an existential crisis, pondering not only the nature of consciousness but also why you ever thought wearing neon leg warmers was a good idea. As you navigate through the labyrinth of Robinson?s imagination, expect to encounter thrilling philosophical debates that would make even Socrates scratch his head. The author seems to relish the idea of dismantling the very fabric of reality, presenting it like an old rug that needs a good shake. If you?ve ever wondered what happens when you combine the existential musings of a philosopher with the whimsicality of a jester, then look no further than ?Mindkiller??a book that makes you question whether you?re reading a novel or participating in a surreal group therapy session. Robinson?s prose is an odd blend of lyrical beauty and bewildering complexity, much like a fine curry gone wrong?a little too spicy, yet undeniably memorable. You might find yourself laughing at the sheer absurdity of certain passages while simultaneously scratching your head in confusion. It?s the literary equivalent of riding a rollercoaster designed by someone who?s never been on one but has read about them extensively. Prepare to be thrilled, bewildered, and maybe even a touch nauseated. Condition: Used, which means this copy has likely been through more adventures than you can shake a stick at. Expect dog-eared pages, the occasional coffee stain (perhaps from someone pondering the nature of existence while brewing their morning joe), and a cover that has seen better days?but isn?t that the charm of second-hand literature? It?s as if each imperfection tells a story of its own, inviting you to add your own narrative to its already convoluted history. If you?re looking for a book that defies conventional storytelling and delights in the bizarre, then ?Mindkiller? is your ticket to an eccentric universe where the only limits are those imposed by your own imagination. So grab a copy from Crappy Old Books, settle into your favorite reading nook (preferably one that doesn?t involve neon patterns), and prepare to have your mind not so much killed as thoroughly bewildered. And remember, in a world as chaotic as ours, it?s always a good idea to have a book like ?Mindkiller? close at hand. After all, it?s not every day you find a book that asks you to contemplate the very nature of thought while making you chuckle uncontrollably. Now, where did you leave that neon leg warmer? Seller Inventory # 1983
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