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In *Tool of War*, Paolo Bacigalupi presents Tool, a bioengineered half‑man/half‑beast originally designed for combat. After breaking free from his creators, he leads a cadre of boy soldiers in a daring struggle for autonomy.
The novel explores themes of obedience, loyalty, and the possibility of resistance within engineered beings. Tool’s journey underscores the challenges of fighting against those who once sought to control him, making for a tense, thought‑provoking tale of rebellion and survival.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Science Fiction/Military Science Fiction
Authors: Paolo Bacigalupi
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