40 pages • 1 hour read
Blake CrouchUpgrade
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Set in a near-future world facing catastrophic climate change, Blake Crouch's Upgrade follows law-enforcement official Logan Ramsay as a genetic enhancement mishap leaves him with heightened abilities. Logan grapples with ethical dilemmas and personal loss while confronting his own past and attempting to stop a global genetic engineering disaster from his mother's legacy. The source material includes discussion of suicide.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Blake Crouch's Upgrade has garnered praise for its engaging, fast-paced storytelling and thought-provoking exploration of genetic engineering. Readers appreciate the dynamic plot and the ethical dilemmas presented. However, some criticisms highlight a lack of character depth and predictable twists. Overall, it's a compelling read for fans of speculative fiction.
Who Should Read Upgrade?
A reader who would enjoy Upgrade by Blake Crouch is likely a fan of fast-paced, thought-provoking science fiction with a focus on genetic engineering and ethical dilemmas. Comparable to fans of Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park and Daniel Suarez's Daemon. Engaging for those who appreciate speculative fiction with a tech twist.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Climate Change
Politics / Government
Technology
Emotions/Behavior: Conflict
Life/Time: Mortality & Death
Life/Time: The Future