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Motorman

David Ohle
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Motorman

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

Book Brief

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David Ohle

Motorman

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

152

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Surreal Dystopian World

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Motorman by David Ohle, readers follow Moldenke, a person navigating a dystopian world ruled by a totalitarian regime. Moldenke's journey explores themes of identity, societal control, and survival, set amidst bizarre and surreal landscapes influenced by medical and technological experimentation.

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Fantastical

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.2

1,110 ratings

78%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Motorman by David Ohle is praised for its surreal and innovative narrative, captivating readers with its dreamlike world and unique prose. However, some find its abstract style challenging and disorienting, potentially alienating those seeking a more conventional plot. Despite this, it stands out for its imaginative storytelling and evocative atmosphere.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Motorman?

A reader enamored with dystopian, surreal landscapes akin to Slaughterhouse-Five or The Road will relish Motorman by David Ohle. Fans of experimental narratives and peculiar characters found in Kafka's or Pynchon’s works will find this tale engaging and thought-provoking.

4.2

1,110 ratings

78%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

152

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Surreal Dystopian World

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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