The Employees
The Employees
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Novel • Fiction
Spaceship, Six-Thousand Ship • Future
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Employees by Olga Ravn examines the experiences of both human and humanoid crew members aboard the Six-Thousand Ship. As they navigate work and personal connections, the narrative explores themes of identity, purpose, and the nature of consciousness, set against the backdrop of a distant future.
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The Employees by Olga Ravn is praised for its innovative structure and poignant exploration of humanity and artificial intelligence. Readers appreciate its emotional depth and thought-provoking narrative. Some criticize the fragmented format as disorienting, but overall, it engages with profound themes, making it a compelling and unique read.
Who Should Read The Employees?
A reader intrigued by the intersections of human emotion and workplace dynamics amid a futuristic setting would enjoy The Employees by Olga Ravn. Fans of Solaris by Stanisław Lem and Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro would likely appreciate its blend of science fiction and existential inquiry.
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The Employees was shortlisted for the International Booker Prize in 2021, drawing international attention to Olga Ravn's imaginative and genre-blending work.
Originally written in Danish, The Employees was translated into English by Martin Aitken, showcasing the increasing global interest and collaboration in literature.
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The unique structure of The Employees is inspired by the format of an official workplace report, which adds an unconventional element to the narrative style.
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136
Novel • Fiction
Spaceship, Six-Thousand Ship • Future
2020
Adult
18+ years
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