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Synopsis
Edmund Hall, born a mutant with too many joints in his fingers and a double mind, tries to find a purpose in a society of humans. This superman is no caped crusader fighting for justice though. Rather, he is a dual-brained super-intellect with an IQ so far off the charts that normal human beings appear as Neanderthals next to him. In this story, our evolved human is born into modern society without anyone knowing his nature. While pondering whether he's a superman or the devil, he explores pleasure, power, and passion. Slowly he realizes the differences between himself and contemporary humans, and therein lies a fascinating story.
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Is The New Adam appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
A thoughtful exploration of isolation and identity featuring a superintelligent mutant protagonist who explores pleasure, power, and passion while grappling with his nature. Contains mature philosophical themes and likely some sexual content given the 'passion' reference in a 1939 adult novel.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include body horror, mental manipulation, and power imbalance (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Readers interested in philosophical science fiction about what it means to be human will find this exploration of a superintelligent outsider compelling.