Bad Medicine by Robert Sheckley
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"Bad Medicine" by Robert Sheckley is a satirical science fiction novel written in the early 21st century. The story takes place in the year 2103 and follows the peculiar and darkly humorous journey of Elwood Caswell, a man struggling with homicidal thoughts. The book delves into themes of mental health and the absurdity of mechanotherapy as a solution to psychological issues. The narrative unfolds as Caswell, a jetbus conductor, becomes fixated on
killing his friend Magnessen, spurred by irrational thoughts and a malfunctioning therapeutic machine designed for Martians. In his quest for therapy, Caswell purchases the 'Rex Regenerator,' only to discover that it cannot accurately treat his Earthly problems due to its Martian programming. As he engages with the machine, a hilarious and bizarre dynamic develops, leading to an exploration of identity, sanity, and the nature of friendship. Despite its comedic tone, the story highlights the fine line between madness and clarity, culminating in an unsettling realization about Caswell’s true feelings toward Magnessen. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sheckley, Robert, 1928-2005 |
|---|---|
| Title | Bad Medicine |
| Credits | Produced by an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer. HTML version by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 9055 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Jan 19, 2011 |
| Copyright | Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details. |
| Downloads | 276 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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