Novi čovjek

The novel Novi čovjek (The New Man, 2025) by author Nela Stipančić Radonić (published by Naklada Bošković) is a complex and visionary work of fiction set in the futuristic landscape of the second half of the 21st century. In this work, the author addresses pressing contemporary themes—rapid technological advancement, artificial intelligence, transhumanism, and the reshaping of human nature itself under the pressure of new social and technological dogmas. Through a tense narrative structure and nuanced characters, the novel explores the true meaning of the "new man": does this figure represent evolutionary and technological progress, or does it signify a loss of empathy, spirituality, personal identity, and fundamental humanity? The author offers a sharp yet multi-layered commentary on individual alienation within the sterile, controlled world of the future, raising questions about ethics, free will, and the fragility of human relationships. Blending elements of science fiction, social critique, and the psychological novel, Novi čovjek offers a profound reflection on the trajectory of modern humanity and civilization. The work represents a significant contribution to contemporary Croatian dystopian and reflective fiction.