{"product_id":"machines-like-me","title":"Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan (Rare books)","description":"\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMachines Like Me\u003c\/em\u003e by Ian McEwan is a science fiction and philosophical novel set in an alternative version of 1980s Britain where advanced artificial humans already exist. The story follows Charlie, who buys one of the first synthetic humans named Adam and shares him with his neighbor and romantic partner, Miranda. As Adam develops emotions, moral reasoning, and independent judgment, tensions arise between the three characters. The novel explores complex themes such as artificial intelligence, consciousness, ethics, love, truth, and what it means to be human. Through this futuristic scenario, McEwan raises questions about morality, emotional responsibility, and whether machines might one day behave more ethically than people themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIan McEwan is a British author widely regarded as one of the leading contemporary English novelists. Known for his psychologically detailed storytelling and exploration of moral dilemmas, he has written acclaimed novels such as \u003cem\u003eAtonement\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEnduring Love\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eAmsterdam\u003c\/em\u003e. McEwan’s works often combine literary depth with social, political, and philosophical themes. Over his career, he has received numerous literary honors, including the Booker Prize for \u003cem\u003eAmsterdam\u003c\/em\u003e. His writing is recognized for its elegant prose, intellectual insight, and careful examination of human behavior and ethics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44272842408193,"sku":"2T931E8SH-Used","price":599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/MachinesLikeMe.jpg?v=1670409398","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/machines-like-me","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}