Curious

By: Philos Fablewright

Narrated by: Rupert Degas

Curious? This thought-provoking and original novel blends humor, philosophy, science, and history into a captivating story that celebrates the beautiful mess of being human. A novel that promises to touch your heart, make you laugh, and leave you thinking.

Edward, a once-successful CEO, seemingly had it all. But his world crumbles before his eyes as he faces divorce, joblessness, and financial ruin—and that’s just the beginning. As Edward tries to rebuild his life and care for his young daughter, he encounters hilarious challenges of his own making. His Human Machine rarely functions as expected, leading to both comedic and profound moments. Amidst this chaos, Edward grapples with the big issues in life, from the mysteries of our existence to the major social challenges facing humanity. Struggling with his inability to find a way out of the disastrous mess of his own making, he stumbles upon an idea that could change everything.

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Critic reviews

"Fablewright’s ambitious and thought-provoking debut delves into the complexities of human existence and… seamlessly weaves together fictional narrative, historical facts, and scientific concepts… humor is woven throughout… ultimately contributing to its unique charm. Engaging and challenging." - Publishers Weekly.

Tediousness

A stream of consciousness set in an Australian travelogue sprinkled with epicurean tips. No coherence or wonder in the random facts discussed. Meh.

Now I want to visit Sydney

Like listening to a mash-up of Wikipedia, a philosophy blog and Trip Advisor’s listing of things to do in Sydney, Australia, where the algorithm skews for coffee shops.