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Roof
The world has hardened. Opportunities are few and dwindling. Society has changed, and not for the better. Every day robots and machines replace humans in the workforce, not just in the most menial jobs, but also throughout the cubicles of the corporations that dominate the cities.
Peter Harkness is one of the few humans lucky enough to still have a job, and works next to automatons all day long. How long will his job last? What secrets do the roofs of the city have waiting for him? Peter is left wondering who his allies truly are in this near-futuristic dystopian world, reminiscent of Asimov, Heinlein and the golden age of science fiction.
Peter Harkness is one of the few humans lucky enough to still have a job, and works next to automatons all day long. How long will his job last? What secrets do the roofs of the city have waiting for him? Peter is left wondering who his allies truly are in this near-futuristic dystopian world, reminiscent of Asimov, Heinlein and the golden age of science fiction.
113 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 28, 2014
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John Gregory Hancock
17 books89 followersJohn Gregory Hancock is a storyteller.
A graphic professional for many years (which is one way to tell a story), his graphic journalism garnered international awards, and was nominated for a Pulitzer. He incorporates his visual sense in his ability to spin compelling yarns.
Currently, he has seven books of his own, and has written for The Future Chronicles anthology series, whose titles have hit the overall Amazon Top 10 Bestsellers list. The Immortality Chronicles - a Top 5 SF Anthology and Hot New Release - featured his story 'The Antares Cigar Shoppe', which was also nominated for Best American Science Fiction.
His work has appeared in other anthologies, including; Prep For Doom, Bite-Sized Offerings: Tales & Legends of the Zombie Apocalypse, Flying Toasters - The DeadPixel Tales, and Off the Kuf.
Hancock is not tied to any one genre, but is comfortable in the science fiction/fantasy/horror realm. Even a dash of humor, at times. The foreword to his 'A Plague of Dreams' says it well: "These stories, these lies, these Dreamwood Tales, are dipped in the heady ink of my fevered dreams. They travel unique and varied paths to arrive at your shuttered door. I entreat you to undo the latch and let them in to lie upon your hearth. They will not bite. Except for the ones that do."
He lives with his wife and soul mate (who puts up with him, beyond all logic) and a fantastically brilliant son (who thrashes him soundly in video games -- really, it's no contest). They are hopelessly landlocked in Midwest America, far from ocean or desert. Or glacier, come to that.
Like many of his characters, life has shaped and unshaped him.
His fingers itch to write and so far, luckily, people seem to enjoy the things he offers.
A graphic professional for many years (which is one way to tell a story), his graphic journalism garnered international awards, and was nominated for a Pulitzer. He incorporates his visual sense in his ability to spin compelling yarns.
Currently, he has seven books of his own, and has written for The Future Chronicles anthology series, whose titles have hit the overall Amazon Top 10 Bestsellers list. The Immortality Chronicles - a Top 5 SF Anthology and Hot New Release - featured his story 'The Antares Cigar Shoppe', which was also nominated for Best American Science Fiction.
His work has appeared in other anthologies, including; Prep For Doom, Bite-Sized Offerings: Tales & Legends of the Zombie Apocalypse, Flying Toasters - The DeadPixel Tales, and Off the Kuf.
Hancock is not tied to any one genre, but is comfortable in the science fiction/fantasy/horror realm. Even a dash of humor, at times. The foreword to his 'A Plague of Dreams' says it well: "These stories, these lies, these Dreamwood Tales, are dipped in the heady ink of my fevered dreams. They travel unique and varied paths to arrive at your shuttered door. I entreat you to undo the latch and let them in to lie upon your hearth. They will not bite. Except for the ones that do."
He lives with his wife and soul mate (who puts up with him, beyond all logic) and a fantastically brilliant son (who thrashes him soundly in video games -- really, it's no contest). They are hopelessly landlocked in Midwest America, far from ocean or desert. Or glacier, come to that.
Like many of his characters, life has shaped and unshaped him.
His fingers itch to write and so far, luckily, people seem to enjoy the things he offers.
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July 26, 2024
Roof is an immensely interesting short story. I loved the leading up and the extensive work that Peter did with his tech-savvy mind. Of course, Robbie was probably my favorite character.
John Gregory Hancock has created a dystopian world in the future, run by corporation owners who are replacing more and more human workers with machines. Peter comes in at a time when only the top minds are able to find employment anymore.
Main disappointment: The transition between the current to future time frames was a HUGE gap that could have been explained better or had a better overall flow instead of being so abrasive.
Can humans manage to fight back against the ever-increasing machinery and greed surrounding them, or will protests be for naught? Read on to find out.
Overall 4 stars! It was a great thought, thought-provoking read.
John Gregory Hancock has created a dystopian world in the future, run by corporation owners who are replacing more and more human workers with machines. Peter comes in at a time when only the top minds are able to find employment anymore.
Main disappointment: The transition between the current to future time frames was a HUGE gap that could have been explained better or had a better overall flow instead of being so abrasive.
Can humans manage to fight back against the ever-increasing machinery and greed surrounding them, or will protests be for naught? Read on to find out.
Overall 4 stars! It was a great thought, thought-provoking read.
February 28, 2015
As an avid reader and lover of dystopian fiction, I'm constantly on the hunt for something original, thought-provoking and emotionally moving, BUT I still want to be entertained. It's a tall order to fill, but John Hancock's ROOF has achieved that in spades. This is the book folks-the one that makes your heart bleed and stays with you forever!
Peter Harkness is a young, overlooked genius toiling away at his corporate job in a world where the human workforce is quickly being replaced by robots. Peter's world is vanishing as the greed of the Corporation strives to annihilate humanity; yet Peter forms an unlikely friendship with a robot named Robbie. The story of this friendship set amidst a raging war is one that makes you contemplate what it means to be human and to have a soul.
ROOF is an easy and quick read, with tension that will drive you all the way to the end. Although classic dystopian themes are at the forefront of the story, it's not stuffy or pretentious and best of all it leaves you with a heart warming, meaningful message. So did I cry? Oh yeah, I bawled like a baby at the end and that for me equals 5 stars every single day of the week. I highly recommend this book to both teens and adults.
Peter Harkness is a young, overlooked genius toiling away at his corporate job in a world where the human workforce is quickly being replaced by robots. Peter's world is vanishing as the greed of the Corporation strives to annihilate humanity; yet Peter forms an unlikely friendship with a robot named Robbie. The story of this friendship set amidst a raging war is one that makes you contemplate what it means to be human and to have a soul.
ROOF is an easy and quick read, with tension that will drive you all the way to the end. Although classic dystopian themes are at the forefront of the story, it's not stuffy or pretentious and best of all it leaves you with a heart warming, meaningful message. So did I cry? Oh yeah, I bawled like a baby at the end and that for me equals 5 stars every single day of the week. I highly recommend this book to both teens and adults.
June 30, 2015
I picked up a copy of ROOF at Utopya Con this year, and I am sure glad I did! Brilliantly witty, the story pulled me in from the moment Peter entered his newly assigned work space. Even though the book was short, and really read more like a long short story, the author effectively developed his characters. This is singular proof of a good storyteller. I found myself liking one character in particular (Margaret) after a single page of description. The characters, including Robbie the automaton, came to life on the pages, and I was drawn into the intrigue and the suspense. My only critique would be that the story seemed slightly rushed near the end where I would have enjoyed a slower enactment of the events. But even that did not take away from the overall enjoyment of the work. I most definitely recommend ROOF.
Casey Hays
Author of Breeder
Casey Hays
Author of Breeder
March 11, 2014
The first story I read of John Hancock's was the short story, Amber. I was impressed with both Mr. Hancock's writing as well as his ability to weave a complex philosophy into the story without boring the reader. This time around we get more of that, but Hancock deftly adds action and adventure to this futuristic sci-fi tale.
When I first read ROOF, I was momentarily taken back in time to high school when I would lay on my bed, devouring the short stories of Isaac Asimov. All of his early "Robot" tales became the basis for my love of science fiction. Simple, yet complicated in their depictions of what it takes to be human. Is is just flesh and bone or is there more to it? Can an automaton have a soul?
I think in ROOF, Hancock answers this question well. Humans make up a bulk of the story, but an underlying thread throughout is the presence of robots, particularly Robbie, who shares the stage with the human protagonist Peter Harkness. The philosophical questions regarding the robots isn't the only story line, however, as we see corporations are in control of this world.
I had just watched the 1970's sci-fi movie "Rollerball" just before I'd read this book and the corporate dystopian world is present in both the movie and this book. How that corporate world and the presence of robots together coordinate is where Hancock shines.
If nothing else, get this book for the illustrations Hancock designed for each chapter. They fit the tone of the story and are a perfect complement to Hancock's writing. Well done!
When I first read ROOF, I was momentarily taken back in time to high school when I would lay on my bed, devouring the short stories of Isaac Asimov. All of his early "Robot" tales became the basis for my love of science fiction. Simple, yet complicated in their depictions of what it takes to be human. Is is just flesh and bone or is there more to it? Can an automaton have a soul?
I think in ROOF, Hancock answers this question well. Humans make up a bulk of the story, but an underlying thread throughout is the presence of robots, particularly Robbie, who shares the stage with the human protagonist Peter Harkness. The philosophical questions regarding the robots isn't the only story line, however, as we see corporations are in control of this world.
I had just watched the 1970's sci-fi movie "Rollerball" just before I'd read this book and the corporate dystopian world is present in both the movie and this book. How that corporate world and the presence of robots together coordinate is where Hancock shines.
If nothing else, get this book for the illustrations Hancock designed for each chapter. They fit the tone of the story and are a perfect complement to Hancock's writing. Well done!
March 13, 2014
I was lucky enough to be a beta reader for the original short story titled ROOF. I loved the premise, and thought the story was the best of the collection that I was reading at the time. John Hancock decided to withhold it from the collection, and eventually expanded the original tale into this book. I glad he did that. This version is even better.
Corporate greed taken to the extreme results in a workforce of obedient machines, and a human population that is unemployed, starving, and desperate. It’s a situation made for revolution. How that revolution happens is the unique part of this story. It’s not what you’d expect. My favorite element is the one that the book is named for. Revolutionaries take to the roofs of the tallest building, not only to hide, but to build a workable community. Hiding in plain sight works because all law enforcement is now mechanical, and they don’t think for themselves. No one told them to look up. No one thinks to put security cameras on roofs. It’s perfect.
It’s a great plot, with a number of unexpected twists and turns. I really like Peter Harkness and think the ending is a fitting one for the character. This was a great deal of fun to read.
Corporate greed taken to the extreme results in a workforce of obedient machines, and a human population that is unemployed, starving, and desperate. It’s a situation made for revolution. How that revolution happens is the unique part of this story. It’s not what you’d expect. My favorite element is the one that the book is named for. Revolutionaries take to the roofs of the tallest building, not only to hide, but to build a workable community. Hiding in plain sight works because all law enforcement is now mechanical, and they don’t think for themselves. No one told them to look up. No one thinks to put security cameras on roofs. It’s perfect.
It’s a great plot, with a number of unexpected twists and turns. I really like Peter Harkness and think the ending is a fitting one for the character. This was a great deal of fun to read.
June 9, 2014
It seems like, not too long ago, stories about man v. machine were in the distant ether of make believe. While we still don't have jet packs, automation and artificial intelligence is rapidly approaching. Hancock introduces a time where capitalism takes a dark route to efficiency and profit. He captures the awkward interactions of man and machine and the rising tensions of human strife rather well. At the outset, I felt sympathy for the protag's dilemma of being one of the lucky humans with a job and loved the interaction with the joke-telling automaton. The relationships get established early on and were easily captivating. Along with the wonderful graphics that accompanied the chapter headings, the story provides a visceral reading experience.
My only regret was missing out on "part 2": the war seemed to be over before it started. I wished for more details on the rebel relationships. The ending also arrived rather quickly and lost a bit of the relationship that existed between the protag and automaton, but it captured the esoteric reflection on identity and what it means to be human very nicely. And I like that.
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My only regret was missing out on "part 2": the war seemed to be over before it started. I wished for more details on the rebel relationships. The ending also arrived rather quickly and lost a bit of the relationship that existed between the protag and automaton, but it captured the esoteric reflection on identity and what it means to be human very nicely. And I like that.
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May 1, 2016
It was a mind bender. Near the end, I started think about the Cylons and BSG. I totally recommend this read to anyone. It gets a little existential, which I like.
December 30, 2014
Great book! Couln't wait to wake up and read more!!
September 20, 2017
I listened to this on audio. I enjoyed it but I feel the concept was a little over me and there was more to it. All in all a great way to spend the trip to and from work.
June 6, 2016
Roof had me hooked in the first chapter. The interplay between characters is absolutely wonderful! ..."I tried to come up with something clever, but as usual my social skills were somewhat south of inept."... This was Peter in one of his first verbal "fails" with Margaret, his co-worker, and it was priceless... In addition, Peter's exchanges with Robbie and Stab (automatons) are also enjoyable... There's a beautiful, mysterious girl that has Peter entranced. She's promised him a kiss if he will follow her into the unknown... Peter will go a long way for that kiss. This book is also about our perceptions of just what constitutes life... So go get the book and find out the truth, according to Roof..
July 22, 2016
I was given this book in exchange for my honest review.
Peter Harkness is a engineer just starting out in a new job. The Corporation manufactures the automatons, or robots, that enforce order. Peter's job is to design those machines. He is not real happy, but at least he has a job. Most people don't. Then The Corporation starts to replace the humans with robots.
Once you are replaced you never work again.The Protesters are monitored by security automatons, who are authorized to use deadly force even in the smallest infractions. One day Peter is given a new assignment. He is supposed to design his own replacement. The Corporation doesn't think he's smart enough to see this, but he knows exactly what is going on. But he has a idea to change that.
Peter Harkness is a engineer just starting out in a new job. The Corporation manufactures the automatons, or robots, that enforce order. Peter's job is to design those machines. He is not real happy, but at least he has a job. Most people don't. Then The Corporation starts to replace the humans with robots.
Once you are replaced you never work again.The Protesters are monitored by security automatons, who are authorized to use deadly force even in the smallest infractions. One day Peter is given a new assignment. He is supposed to design his own replacement. The Corporation doesn't think he's smart enough to see this, but he knows exactly what is going on. But he has a idea to change that.
July 21, 2015
Hopeful dystopian tale, plus robots!
John Hancock gives a quick look at a possible future where corporations rule the world and can/will replace you for machinery at any given time.
I loved it! Even though the main character, Peter Harkness, is a tech savvy individual, I didn't get lost in tech lingo. It was fun to read and I was completely lost in his world.
Despite the corporate dictators ruling this city, the book and Peter both held a positive outlook, which is one thing I love about the Dystopian genre. Hope...Plus robots.
John Hancock gives a quick look at a possible future where corporations rule the world and can/will replace you for machinery at any given time.
I loved it! Even though the main character, Peter Harkness, is a tech savvy individual, I didn't get lost in tech lingo. It was fun to read and I was completely lost in his world.
Despite the corporate dictators ruling this city, the book and Peter both held a positive outlook, which is one thing I love about the Dystopian genre. Hope...Plus robots.
March 26, 2014
Call this actually 4 1/2 or 4 3/4 ... Just a couple of quibbles. It takes too long to find out the contents of the last-straw message from the corporation. And the (SPOILER ALERT) multiple deaths at the end are confusing.
Overall, great concept, writing, and most of all does what sci- fi does best, putting the problems of today's society into a future setting so as to better illustrate them.
Thanks, John, for inspiring me to get back to my own writing ...
Overall, great concept, writing, and most of all does what sci- fi does best, putting the problems of today's society into a future setting so as to better illustrate them.
Thanks, John, for inspiring me to get back to my own writing ...
March 26, 2014
The book is well written. The characters are very descriptive, and the story concept is wonderful, …and disturbing with some enjoyable humor. I think of this story and smile as I roll from my desk to my file drawers. It’s not the same old robot versus human. I enjoyed the adventure and surprising twists.
March 15, 2014
Wonderful for all. The age old tale of corporate greed and friendship between those with whom one disagrees and those of whom need to be gently taught. I made a couple of notes on my Kindle of these areas that particularly touched my soul. Thanks to all who recommended it.
May 26, 2014
The uprising always begins with one. This was a wonderful, Asimov-esque read that I couldn't put down and pretty much finished in one sitting. I recommend this for anyone who enjoys a solid sci-fi read. It made me go out and get the rest of Hancock's work.
August 25, 2015
I listened to the audio book... twice. And I'll listen to it again! Great story, great writing, interesting premise, and so much depth, it requires a few visits to really absorb it all. Highly recommended!
June 22, 2015
Honestly, my biggest complaint is that I wanted it to be MUCH LONGER. No novella for me, skip to the full length story. So many opportunities for expansion -- this is great world building.
Classic science-fiction -- very reminiscent of the greats.
Classic science-fiction -- very reminiscent of the greats.
May 15, 2014
Really enjoyed this book and its characters. Gonna have to get more books from John Gregory Hancock
June 21, 2019
Compelling with a very good idea behind it. What is the value of a human being? Why are the owners more valuable than the productive people? This short book makes you think hard :)
June 6, 2016
I found this book enjoyable. I liked the format.
September 15, 2017
( Format : Audiobook )
"How do you run from a giant?"
This is a wonderful book.
Narrated by the gentle voiced James Foster, with perfect pacing, understanding and modulation, he is Peter Harkness, a 'code' man, one of the fortunate few still to have a job in a world more frequently run by automatons, both grunt work types and, increasingly, the more intelligent AIs. They are replacing the human import in the great corporations and only the owners can still feel secure in their positions of power and wealth. After his brilliant work mate disappears, Peter knows that for him, too, no matter how valuable he seems to be, it is only a matter of time.
Perhaps this very spare introduction makes this story sound depressing. it is not. Quite the contrary, in fact. Beautifully written in the first person, the reader is right inside Peter's head, with his rambling ideas, the humour inherent in his situation and the simply delightful other characters, especially one of the robots who delivers packages necessary for his work. The book is short but filled to the brim, insightful in many ways, calling to the reader's inner being. For obvious reasons, more of this delightful story cannot here be rehearsed. Just to say buy it, enjoy the excellent meld of text and voice - then tell all of your friends. It will not disappoint.
"How do you run from a giant?"
This is a wonderful book.
Narrated by the gentle voiced James Foster, with perfect pacing, understanding and modulation, he is Peter Harkness, a 'code' man, one of the fortunate few still to have a job in a world more frequently run by automatons, both grunt work types and, increasingly, the more intelligent AIs. They are replacing the human import in the great corporations and only the owners can still feel secure in their positions of power and wealth. After his brilliant work mate disappears, Peter knows that for him, too, no matter how valuable he seems to be, it is only a matter of time.
Perhaps this very spare introduction makes this story sound depressing. it is not. Quite the contrary, in fact. Beautifully written in the first person, the reader is right inside Peter's head, with his rambling ideas, the humour inherent in his situation and the simply delightful other characters, especially one of the robots who delivers packages necessary for his work. The book is short but filled to the brim, insightful in many ways, calling to the reader's inner being. For obvious reasons, more of this delightful story cannot here be rehearsed. Just to say buy it, enjoy the excellent meld of text and voice - then tell all of your friends. It will not disappoint.
March 9, 2017
The book evokes some of Heinlein's dystopian themes and comes together with a great broader conversation on intelligence, freedom and automation, interspersed with some clever little observations and analogies that definitely come from the hand of an experienced writer. Still, though, a very easy read. A great choice if you're into those sci-fi thinkers.
August 6, 2016
This was a very different kind of read with a very scary future to look forward to that I hope never comes to pass. It’s a short to the point story with good characters that most can relate to. With the future turning more and more to computers makes this a believable story. Most have lost their jobs with more doing so each and every day. The human try to find away to fight back before they are killed or starve to death.
Mr. Foster does a great job on narration even the robots narration was very good. You always know who is talking. His narration is a little flat but for this story I feel it needs to be to make it more believable. His women voice are just as good as his males. He has a very pleasant voice that is easy to listen to. There were no background noises or any breaks take that I could tell. No places where the volume was higher or lower. His character voices were very pleasant. He tells the story so well you can almost picture things as they happen. He really gives life to this audio that I feel might be a little flat if reading it. I look forward to listening to more of his work.
There isn’t a lot that can be told of this story without giving it away. The author does put a few twists in that you won’t see coming. It is well written for a short story never leaving things out. He does skip ahead a few years but you know just what happen before with no guessing. I enjoyed and liked the characters each having their own part to the falling of the human and robots. I think most will enjoy this.
Mr. Foster does a great job on narration even the robots narration was very good. You always know who is talking. His narration is a little flat but for this story I feel it needs to be to make it more believable. His women voice are just as good as his males. He has a very pleasant voice that is easy to listen to. There were no background noises or any breaks take that I could tell. No places where the volume was higher or lower. His character voices were very pleasant. He tells the story so well you can almost picture things as they happen. He really gives life to this audio that I feel might be a little flat if reading it. I look forward to listening to more of his work.
There isn’t a lot that can be told of this story without giving it away. The author does put a few twists in that you won’t see coming. It is well written for a short story never leaving things out. He does skip ahead a few years but you know just what happen before with no guessing. I enjoyed and liked the characters each having their own part to the falling of the human and robots. I think most will enjoy this.
December 4, 2016
I listened to the audio book. If you have not listened to many audio books, give this one a try. This one shows audio books at their best. It has a great story and an engaging narrator. The larger view of the story can be viewed as corporation greed and corruption. The smaller view is much more interesting and that is what the author focuses on. People being replaced in their jobs by robots.
Peter is the main character, a man in fear of losing his job. He watches his coworkers being replaced. I really liked Peter. I enjoyed his relationship with the robot Robbie. Robbie is my favorite character. His jokes were some of my favorite parts of the book. He is very likable.
After reading a couple of the author's other books, I was waiting for a twist. I was not disappointed. In fact, I was delighted. This is my favorite book by this author. I honestly am going to recommend it to all of my book friends whether they love science fiction or not. I think it is broader than the sci fi genre. Completely entertaining, stop reading this and star reading the book. You will not regret it.
Peter is the main character, a man in fear of losing his job. He watches his coworkers being replaced. I really liked Peter. I enjoyed his relationship with the robot Robbie. Robbie is my favorite character. His jokes were some of my favorite parts of the book. He is very likable.
After reading a couple of the author's other books, I was waiting for a twist. I was not disappointed. In fact, I was delighted. This is my favorite book by this author. I honestly am going to recommend it to all of my book friends whether they love science fiction or not. I think it is broader than the sci fi genre. Completely entertaining, stop reading this and star reading the book. You will not regret it.
November 28, 2016
I was supposed to be reading this with a group but I decided that I was going to start it early and listen to the audio book. It normally takes me a few weeks to get through an audio book because I just don't have the time to dedicate to it. It was addicting and I listened to it in one sitting. The narrator did a fantastic job and really grabbed my attention and never let it go. I feel it is best when you listen to the audio because it gives you the full experience.
The story was absolutely fascinating. I couldn't stop listening. I wanted to know what happened and how each character was going to react. I loved the character Robbie. He was an unlikely hero and I slightly love him. Peter was the perfect point of view for the story. He was kind and smart. I really enjoyed his voice and loved the story line.
My favorite moments of the book was Robbie's jokes. They made me smile and know that something was different. It gave you a new perspective of him.
I look forward to reading more work by this author because I love his style.
The story was absolutely fascinating. I couldn't stop listening. I wanted to know what happened and how each character was going to react. I loved the character Robbie. He was an unlikely hero and I slightly love him. Peter was the perfect point of view for the story. He was kind and smart. I really enjoyed his voice and loved the story line.
My favorite moments of the book was Robbie's jokes. They made me smile and know that something was different. It gave you a new perspective of him.
I look forward to reading more work by this author because I love his style.
June 28, 2016
This is a great book about a lonely man working for a big corporation that little by little replaces all the humans with Artificial Intelligence (AI) workers, sounds awesome right? But is it really?
This book was so well written that you won't see the ending until it jumps up and slaps you in the face. I am purposefully not going to write much so I don't accidentally spoil anything. But know there is plenty of action and it is just a wonderful, wonderful book. I had the audiobook version and James Foster did a great job of bringing this book to life through his awesome narration, this is my first audiobook with Mr. Foster but it certainly won't be my last, I will be looking for more audiobook narrated by him.
So whichever format you choose don't miss Roof.
This book was so well written that you won't see the ending until it jumps up and slaps you in the face. I am purposefully not going to write much so I don't accidentally spoil anything. But know there is plenty of action and it is just a wonderful, wonderful book. I had the audiobook version and James Foster did a great job of bringing this book to life through his awesome narration, this is my first audiobook with Mr. Foster but it certainly won't be my last, I will be looking for more audiobook narrated by him.
So whichever format you choose don't miss Roof.
May 21, 2015
Whenever I read a book I never really know what the author's intentions were when creating their story. But I can guess and then hope I'm right.
What I most liked about this story was the idea that life, and perhaps even souls, can exist in the most unlikely of objects. There is also a beautiful message that life can continue after death.
The overall story kind of reminded me of Short Circuit with the robots being so human like. Totally fun!
This was a really fun story that ended too quickly. If I could change one thing I would say I wish the story had been longer and that I could get to know the characters better. But as is, very nice done.
What I most liked about this story was the idea that life, and perhaps even souls, can exist in the most unlikely of objects. There is also a beautiful message that life can continue after death.
The overall story kind of reminded me of Short Circuit with the robots being so human like. Totally fun!
This was a really fun story that ended too quickly. If I could change one thing I would say I wish the story had been longer and that I could get to know the characters better. But as is, very nice done.
September 11, 2016
*Spoiler free review*
I find enjoy the book but I found the first half slow moving and it took me a while to read. The characters were interesting and my favourites were Robbie and Margret/Ariadne. The issues raised in this book are very relatable to real life however the storyline was quite confusing the beginning half was very slow but the second half was very fast paced too fast paced for me as it seemed like it was skipping important parts. The bit about what peter did to Robbie diddnt make sense until the end and I wish it was written in the book when it happened and the cloning\life extensions was VERY confusing and VERY sudden.
I find enjoy the book but I found the first half slow moving and it took me a while to read. The characters were interesting and my favourites were Robbie and Margret/Ariadne. The issues raised in this book are very relatable to real life however the storyline was quite confusing the beginning half was very slow but the second half was very fast paced too fast paced for me as it seemed like it was skipping important parts. The bit about what peter did to Robbie diddnt make sense until the end and I wish it was written in the book when it happened and the cloning\life extensions was VERY confusing and VERY sudden.
September 11, 2016
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A good book but I found the first half slow and the second half too fast as it felt like there were things that diddnt make sense like what peter did to Robbie which didn't make sense until the end and I wish I was in the book when it happened. And the Cloning/life extension was VERY confusing and VERY sudden. I liked most of the characters (not peter) my favourites were Robbie and Margret/Ariadne.
A good book but I found the first half slow and the second half too fast as it felt like there were things that diddnt make sense like what peter did to Robbie which didn't make sense until the end and I wish I was in the book when it happened. And the Cloning/life extension was VERY confusing and VERY sudden. I liked most of the characters (not peter) my favourites were Robbie and Margret/Ariadne.
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