Some Body Like Me

A story of unexpected love at the end of the world

By: Lucy Lapinska

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Paperback | 29 April 2025 | Edition Number 1

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384 Pages

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As the world falls apart around them, piece by piece, Abigail Fuller spends humanity's final days looking after her husband David.

But that's not true, not really. Abigail isn't David's wife. She's not even human. She's a replacement, built in the image of the real Abigail, who died sixteen years ago.

And in three weeks, when the law changes, Abigail will no longer have to do anything David says. She'll be free to go where she likes, do whatever she wants to do. But having never lived for herself, Abigail now faces profound questions about what she is, how she wants to live, and who she wants to love.

Perhaps she should start with herself.

Tender, powerful and thought-provoking, Some Body Like Me explores the boundaries of sexuality and the indefinable human capacity for love at the end of the world. Perfect for fans of Emily St John Mandel, Kazuo Ishiguro and Kaliane Bradley.

About the Author

Lucy Lapinska lives just outside Sherwood Forest with their family, a lot of books, and a cat called Hector. They are the author of the children's books The Strangeworlds Travel Agency series, JAMIE, Stepfather Christmas and the Artezans trilogy. Their work has been translated into fifteen languages and each book in the Strangeworlds trilogy has been awarded a Kirkus Star. Lapinska collects tattoos and different editions of Good Omens, and they have a huge small bird obsession.

Industry Reviews

A tender examination of selfhood, the end of the world, and above all, love. Some Body Like Me is beautifully thought-provoking, devastating and hopeful - M.A. Kuzniar, bestselling author of Midnight in Everwood

A very special book. Part thought-provoking sci-fi, part lyrical love story, I was entranced - Gareth Brown, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Book of Doors

A compelling, and very human, read - SFX

A thoughtful and absorbing reflection on memory, mortality, sexuality and what defines a meaningful life - The Guardian

A terrific book and a worthy addition to the books examining our emerging relationship with AI - New Scientist

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