Tropic of Cancer
Henry Miller
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Mickey7 is Edward Ashton's science fiction novel about a clone worker who discovers his purpose and identity in a dangerous extraterrestrial setting.
- 1Mickey is a clone created to work in dangerous conditions.
- 2When Mickey dies, he is replaced by a new clone.
- 3Mickey must discover his purpose beyond servitude.
- 4The novel explores identity and what makes us human.
- 5Paranormal or unusual SF elements affect the plot.
- 6Mickey's journey involves resistance and self-discovery.
Key ideas
Clone and identity
Mickey must discover what makes him an individual.
Labor and exploitation
The novel critiques exploitation of clone workers.
Humanity and consciousness
What makes Mickey human becomes central question.
Purpose and freedom
Mickey seeks purpose beyond assigned servitude.
Resistance and agency
Mickey gains agency through resistance and discovery.
Science fiction worldbuilding
Ashton creates detailed SF world with social critique.
Who is it for?
Readers interested in science fiction will find this engaging. It suits fans of SF that explores identity and social critique.
Full summary
Mickey is a clone created to work in dangerous conditions.
Each time Mickey dies, he is replaced by a new clone.
Mickey begins to question his purpose and identity.
He discovers consciousness and individual personality despite being clone.
Mickey resists his assigned role and seeks freedom.
He forms unlikely alliances in the SF world.
The novel traces Mickey's transformation and resistance.
Ashton builds toward questions of identity and humanity.
