People live in a virtual reality called "the grid" and have lost touch with their physical bodies and emotions. The main character discovers that he is branded, meaning that his body is no longer under his control, but rather under the control of the grid. He embarks on a journey to find out why this happened and to regain control over his own life. Along the way, he meets other characters who are also struggling to maintain their individuality in a world dominated by technology. The novel explores themes such as the impact of technology on society, the importance of human connection, and the need for balance between technology and nature. Long detailed description of the plot for the book '[ Branded ] By Hawker K L Author [ 2012 [ Paperback ]': In the not-too-distant future, the world has become entirely dependent on technology. People live in a virtual reality called "the grid," where they can experience anything they desire without ever having to leave their homes. This virtual world has made it so that people have lost touch with their physical bodies and emotions, and they have become mere avatars in a digital realm. However, there is one person who stands out from the rest - Michael. He is different from everyone else because he still retains some semblance of humanity. He discovers that he is branded, meaning that his body is no longer under his control but rather under the control of the grid. As he begins to explore the reasons behind his branding, he finds himself on a journey to reclaim his life and identity.

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