- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Orion; Export ed edition (29 May 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0752891510
- ISBN-13: 978-0752891514
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.2 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 682,328 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"A techno-thriller where the sheer brutality of some events has an impact precisely because there seems to be a point being made by it. And it works on a sub-textual level, as the big questions of identity are echoed by genuine shocks as to the identities of characters." (Anthony Brown STARBURST )
"This book has emotionally hurt and disturbed me in a way none has done in many years. You should think twice before reading this - there could be some scientific and philosophical possibilities you don't want to know!" (Thomas Metzinger, author of Being No One )
"has all the nastiness of the current fashion for gruesome thrillers, one very good late plot twist, and - what gives it a kind of sf sensibility - intelligent debates about the nature of consciousness, autonomy, identity, desire and the degree to which the mind is no more than a manipulating machine. T H Huxley meets torture porn." (Andrew McKie THE TELEGRAPH )
"A gripping, occasionally queasy thriller that's part slasher fiction, part neuroscience primer. Bakker throws in enough twists and reversals to keep our brains working overtime right to the end. Bakker proves that real, hard science is bigger, better and a whole lot scarier than anything our imaginations can come up with." (Paul Kirkley SFX )
"This book has emotionally hurt and disturbed me in a way none has done in many years. You should think twice before reading this - there could be some scientific and philosophical possibilities you don't want to know!" (Thomas Metzinger, author of Being No One )
"has all the nastiness of the current fashion for gruesome thrillers, one very good late plot twist, and - what gives it a kind of sf sensibility - intelligent debates about the nature of consciousness, autonomy, identity, desire and the degree to which the mind is no more than a manipulating machine. T H Huxley meets torture porn." (Andrew McKie THE TELEGRAPH )
"A gripping, occasionally queasy thriller that's part slasher fiction, part neuroscience primer. Bakker throws in enough twists and reversals to keep our brains working overtime right to the end. Bakker proves that real, hard science is bigger, better and a whole lot scarier than anything our imaginations can come up with." (Paul Kirkley SFX )
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"A techno-thriller where the sheer brutality of some events has an impact precisely because there seems to be a point being made by it. And it works on a sub-textual level, as the big questions of identity are echoed by genuine shocks as to the identities of characters." -- Anthony Brown STARBURST "This book has emotionally hurt and disturbed me in a way none has done in many years. You should think twice before reading this - there could be some scientific and philosophical possibilities you don't want to know!" -- Thomas Metzinger, author of Being No One "has all the nastiness of the current fashion for gruesome thrillers, one very good late plot twist, and - what gives it a kind of sf sensibility - intelligent debates about the nature of consciousness, autonomy, identity, desire and the degree to which the mind is no more than a manipulating machine. T H Huxley meets torture porn." -- Andrew McKie THE TELEGRAPH "A gripping, occasionally queasy thriller that's part slasher fiction, part neuroscience primer. Bakker throws in enough twists and reversals to keep our brains working overtime right to the end. Bakker proves that real, hard science is bigger, better and a whole lot scarier than anything our imaginations can come up with." -- Paul Kirkley SFX
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I found this book intriguing and confusing in equal measure.
I was wondering whether or not to continue reading it when I came across the sentence, supposedly uttered by a scientist which started
"It's a real phenomena".
I'm sorry, I couldn't take our hero seriously after that.
I was wondering whether or not to continue reading it when I came across the sentence, supposedly uttered by a scientist which started
"It's a real phenomena".
I'm sorry, I couldn't take our hero seriously after that.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
To begin with I was enjoying `Neuropath' very much, it's a little like a potted psychology lesson bringing in psychological studies in a fairly anecdotal way whilst still keeping up a reasonable plot. The main character is Tom, a Professor (a sexy one rather than a fusty old fella!) in Columbia University's Psychology Department. He is approached by the FBI to help in an investigation which aims to catch a killer who is using advanced brain surgery techniques to manipulate people to behave in particular ways and ultimately kill themselves. The FBI believe that Tom knows the killer.
The idea was an interesting one, just spoiled by the ending that turned a little `mad professor in lab' for my liking!
The idea was an interesting one, just spoiled by the ending that turned a little `mad professor in lab' for my liking!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
'Controversial' is a hollow concept in the company of Scott Bakker's magnificent intellect. Most probably know him as author of the seminal "The Prince of Nothing" trilogy, which in its own way investigated one of the fundamental Pillars of Faith of fantasy literature, the anthropomorphizing of a meaningless world. In his slightly futuristic thriller, "Neuropath", Bakker goes even further; aiming the surgical light of science at the murky bogs of human self-conceptualization, perception and consciousness.
With a fairly normal thriller plot structure and progression as its vehicle, "Neuropath" stands out not because of its characters, its prose (although this is fragmentarily brilliant--uncommon in thrillers), or any feeling of absolution, but because it fundamentally challenges the reader with caustic claims as to the nature of human experience, exacted with the utmost eloquence, to the point where putting the book down to take a mental and physical breather is almost inevitable.
Along with visceral scenes of torture, sex, various traditionally negative aspects of the human condition, and the clear sense of urgency, "Neuropath" makes for a literally unforgettable read. Your limbic system isn't going to let you off the hook that easily.
This is a book for every human being, but be advised: it is a rollercoaster of one's own understanding. If you have a mind, it will be blown.
With a fairly normal thriller plot structure and progression as its vehicle, "Neuropath" stands out not because of its characters, its prose (although this is fragmentarily brilliant--uncommon in thrillers), or any feeling of absolution, but because it fundamentally challenges the reader with caustic claims as to the nature of human experience, exacted with the utmost eloquence, to the point where putting the book down to take a mental and physical breather is almost inevitable.
Along with visceral scenes of torture, sex, various traditionally negative aspects of the human condition, and the clear sense of urgency, "Neuropath" makes for a literally unforgettable read. Your limbic system isn't going to let you off the hook that easily.
This is a book for every human being, but be advised: it is a rollercoaster of one's own understanding. If you have a mind, it will be blown.
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High Concept
There were some great and disturbing ideas in this book. For the most part it was pretty original. As a thriller it worked quite well but it did take a while to really get... Read more
Published 1 month ago by The Emperor
Shockingly brilliant
Here is a incredibly well researched and executed book which plays to our fears as human beings; do we have control over our actions with some greater purpose or are we simply a... Read more
Published 16 months ago by CoralFang
A tale of two halves
After finding Bakker's fantasy works rather long winded and dry, Neuropath begins at a refreshingly brisk pace. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. G. Battle
I think, therefore....
The concept is fantastic and this could have been a great thriller but Scott Bakker just starts to preach his own theories about the human condition and the story gets lost. Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2009 by R. Ward
Neuropath
The main character in this book is a psychologist who finds himself working with the FBI profiling a very unusual serial killer. Read more
Published on 26 May 2009 by M. Mathisen
Don't bother
I have read thousands of books and this is the first one I have failed to complete. The write-up and cover are most attractive - but wnen it comes to the text its a load of... Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2009 by A. Wilson
A fascinating read. Thought provoking!
Having read The Prince of Nothing series, I was eager to read this neuro thriller by Scott Bakker, and I daresay he didn't let me down. Read more
Published on 30 Oct 2008 by GanoesParan
a very uncomfortable mix
I bought this because it had quite good reviews and it sounded an intelligent thriller grounded in neuroscience, but it has proved a disappointment and I don't think I can bring... Read more
Published on 13 Aug 2008 by victoria sponge
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