Ditching the Ugly Suit
Ditching the Ugly Suit by Ed Christiano, published by Lucadani Press in 2021, is a 352-page work of fiction that explores the implications of a groundbreaking technology. The narrative follows a successful entrepreneur who unexpectedly encounters a service that allows individuals to swap their faces and bodies. This technology attracts a diverse clientele, from those seeking to enhance their appearance to individuals looking to escape their pasts or evade public scrutiny.
Readers will find a story that delves into the complexities of identity and personal relationships as the protagonist navigates the consequences of this transformative technology. The plot reveals how the ability to change one’s physical form complicates loyalty and trust, particularly when the state becomes involved. As the entrepreneur grapples with the unforeseen dangers of his invention, the themes of action, adventure, and science fiction come to the forefront, presenting a thought-provoking examination of human nature and societal norms.
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A successful entrepreneur stumbles into a technology that allows people to choose new faces and bodies to swap for their own.
He gets involved with all kinds, from those preferring to shed their droopy eyes or crooked noses to those struggling with their weight. Some want to escape disease in younger more attractive bodies, while others want to ditch their criminal identities to evade justice. The service is also popular with the famous, who opt for temporary changes when they need a break from the paparazzi or public.
The entrepreneur soon discovers that moving souls from one body to another confounds their personal relationships and blurs the boundaries between loyalty and deception. Despite having no intention of using the service himself, he gets tangled up in the technology’s tentacles when the state intervenes, taking him down life-threatening paths he never expected.
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