In the last few years, the science fiction genre has finally been getting some proper book adaptations. One of those highly anticipated adaptations was Mickey 17, a movie by Bong Joon-ho, which has sparked a lot of excitement.
The great thing that this adaptation also did was bring back some attention to Edward Ashton’s compelling novel, Mickey7, the movie’s source material. Blending dark humor, philosophical questions about one’s identity, and what it means to be truly human, the story wraps our perpetual existential dilemma in a futuristic adventure.
If you’ve been intrigued by this unique narrative and cannot wait to experience more books with similar themes, we’ve compiled a list of books that are similar to Mickey7. Thought-provoking books with a blend of important themes all set in a science fiction adventure. Fans of the movie and the book are sure to get some ideas for their TBR.
5. The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey
ISBN: 9781250174666
Ever thought that you would solve your marital problems with cloning? If not, this story gives you a possible outlook on how that might work out…
Evelyn Caldwell is an award-winning scientist in cloning research. Her husband, Nathan, uses the said award-winning research to create a cloned replica of his wife. He creates Martine.
Of course, he makes certain modifications such as making the wife-clone more patient, gentle, and obedient. Nathan ends up having an affair with the wife-clone.
But something happens and Nathan ends up dead in Martine’s kitchen. Martine calls up Evelyn for help. In order to protect her reputation and career, Evelyn decides to help Martine clean up the mess and hide Nathan’s death.
The “Caldwell wives” are forced to work together and maybe recreate Nathan using the cloning technology to solve their problem. The Echo Wife is a story of cloning ethics, the definition of identity, and free will versus programming.
Why we recommend it: This book raises a thought-provoking question about the ethics of cloning, blending in domestic suspense and drama. It also has an original plot, a quick pacing, and surprise twists!
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4. Constance by Matthew FitzSimmons
ISBN: 9781542014281
Constance D’Arcy, known as Con, is a young woman living in a near future where cloning has become a reality. The technology is primarily accessible to the wealthy, who see it as a way to cheat death.
Her aunt, the co-founder of a cloning clinic gifts her a clone of herself. As Con undergoes a routine monthly upload of her consciousness in preparation for a potential transition to her clone, something goes wrong.
After the routine upload, Con wakes up in the clinic 18 months later! She discovers that her original self is dead and she has no memory of the last 18 months… Con is left to grapple with her identity as a clone and the mystery surrounding her original’s death.
As the story unfolds, Con retraces her last known days and crosses paths with a detective who is also investigating her death. She finds herself on the run and unable to trust anyone around her as she believes she is being targeted for murder… again…
Why we recommend it: The novel explores complex ethical and philosophical questions surrounding human cloning. It also has a mind-bending and thought-provoking premise that combines science fiction with a clone murder mystery. If this does not intrigue you, I don’t know what will.
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Subscribe to our weekly newsletter3. The Sentient by Nadia Afifi
ISBN: 9781787584327
Similar to the other books like Mickey7, this one is about cloning, but with a different facade; mixing in cloning with a religious connotation and a psychological thriller!
In the near future where cloning is almost solved, Amira, a brilliant neuroscientist with a past in a religious compound, is assigned to a controversial Pandora project. The project aims to create the first human clone via pregnancy. The first two attempts have failed, resulting in the death of both the mother and the babies.
Amira, a reader of memories using advanced technology, is brought to investigate the potential mental issues of the third test subject Rozene, who is pregnant with the clone.
As the story advances, Amira uncovers a conspiracy to stop the creation of the first human clone at all costs. The conspiracy involves anti-cloning militants, scientists with hidden agendas, and a mysterious New Age movement.
Religious cults, particularly the one she escaped work to stop the cloning project as Amira begins to question the motives of everyone around her.
Why we recommend it: It is a fast-paced novel that combines science fiction, mystery, and thriller elements. It has a different take on the topic where cloning is not a commonplace occurrence, but a controversial and groundbreaking endeavor.
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2. The All-Consuming World by Cassandra Khaw
ISBN: 9781645660200
Take a heist-like plot and put it into a highly evolved AI universe with a band of broken and diminished criminals and you get The All-Consuming World.
A team of criminals gets together after a disastrous mission with the goal of rescuing their much-changed member. They venture to the planet of Dimmuborg but they are not the only ones in pursuit of the secret at the heart of the planet.
The highly evolved AI of the universe also has its own agenda to stop humans from controlling the universe again. The team, consisting of dangerous women, half-clone and half-machine, must battle their own traumas. Their goal? To settle their affairs once and for all.
Why we recommend it: A fast-paced novel full of action, violence, mystery, and betrayal. Need I say more? Fans of queer or non-binary characters with toxic relationships which are central to the story, will love this novel.
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1. Rubicon by J.S. Dewes
For fans of science fiction military with cutting-edge virtual intelligence listen up!
Sergeant Adrienne Valero has resurrected for the 96th time and is reassigned to a special forces unit. Humanity is at war with intelligent machines dedicated to assimilation or destruction.
Valero is given the cutting-edge virtual intelligence aid called Rubicon with a mission to help turn the tide.
When Rubicon suddenly becomes sentient, Valero is drawn into the plot of an enigmatic major who wants to end the war by any means possible.
Why we recommend it: Fast-paced military action, mystery, and intrigue, this novel has everything a fan of action-packed science fiction would love. It explores the psychological impact of multiple deaths, and touches on themes of sentience, war, and who deserves to live. A must-read!
Whether you are drawn to existential mysteries, captivating futurist worlds, or dark humor, these books will surely resonate with you. If you’ve loved the movie and cannot wait to get more of a similar adventure, exploring these compelling reads is the perfect way to dive deeper into stories that challenge, entertain, and provoke thought.
