The Girl with All the Gifts

M.R. Carey · 2014 · Novel

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Carey's novel explores the ethical quandaries of exploiting a sentient, albeit 'other,' population for the survival of humanity, forcing readers to question definitions of personhood and the morality of sacrifice.

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In a post-apocalyptic world overrun by a fungal infection that turns humans into 'hungries,' a group of hybrid children who retain their intellect are studied in a military base. Their brains are harvested for a cure.

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Never Let Me Go· 2005↑ open

Similar to 'Never Let Me Go,' this novel presents a scenario where a distinct group of human-like beings (the hybrid children) are raised and exploited for their biological components (brains for a cure) by a dominant society, raising profound ethical questions about their rights and personhood.

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