The Common Man by Mack Reynolds

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By Anthony Thomas Posted on Mar 10, 2026
In Category - Science
Reynolds, Mack, 1917-1983 Reynolds, Mack, 1917-1983
English
"The Common Man" by Mack Reynolds is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The story revolves around a group of scientists who conduct an experiment on a typical American man, searching for the essence of the "Common Man" by testing an invisibility serum on him. Through their interactions and the ensuing chaos, the narrative explores ...
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be trusted with absolute freedom. In the novel, the main character, Donald Crowley, is recruited by scientists Dr. Frederick Braun, Patricia O'Gara, and Ross Wooley to undergo tests with an invisibility serum. As he experiences life without the constraints of visibility, Crowley embarks on a series of adventures, revealing his true character and a desire for power. The experiment quickly spirals out of control as Crowley begins to use his newfound abilities for personal gain, forming a criminal alliance and plotting political aspirations. This leads to a realization for the scientists that the so-called "Common Man" may not be as innocent as they hoped, prompting a tense exploration of ethics and societal implications of unchecked human behavior through the lens of Crowley's transformation from an everyday man into a figure of potential chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Matthew Nguyen
1 year ago

Finally a version with clear text and no errors.

Edward Rodriguez
11 months ago

Finally found time to read this!

Barbara Lee
2 months ago

Text is crisp, making it easy to focus.

Logan Young
1 year ago

Five stars!

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