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Sick Robot #1
Sick Robot: Bloodletting
In the first installment of the Sick Robot series, John, the hypochondriac butler robot to the wealthiest men in Amaca contracts Valiant's disease. Unchecked, the infection threatens to turn him into a human. The mammalian emotions of rage, desire, and jealousy overwhelm his programming, and yet his human doctors refuse to seek a cure. They think being human is a good thing.
22 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 11, 2016
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About the author
D.C. Lozar
16 books30 followersI've traveled Europe and the Middle East, canoed the Everglades, and spelunked through caves that rivaled Tom Sawyer's. As a medical student and resident, I worked in trauma surgery at Cook County, Chicago (the inspiration for the TV series E.R.), and then tried my hand at Family Practice in the rural backwoods of Massachusetts. Married to the love of my life with two talented children, I moved to the West Coast to practice medicine and write young adult fiction. I create stories about what it's like to be an outsider because I believe the fear of rejection resonates with all of us. My books are filled with strange lands, robots, and funky monsters, because the one thing a misunderstood loner does better than anyone else is save the world.
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December 21, 2018
An infectious virus that turns robots human. Awesome concept, and well executed. I liked the side characters, and am glad they've continued in the next story, "Sawbones."
March 9, 2018
This was a great book. The concept was so original and well executed. I was enthralled and wondering where the story would take me all the way to the end where I was surprised at the ending. I did have some difficulty trying to discern the ending of each of the three stories but that was mostly because they flowed pretty seamlessly.
Alexander Doddy was a perfect fit for the narrator. He allowed me to immerse in the story completely.
Alexander Doddy was a perfect fit for the narrator. He allowed me to immerse in the story completely.
February 7, 2018
This story introduces the main character, a robot who is told he's contracted a disease that's turning him human.
Interesting characters, particularly the hero and his robot companions.
Well written.
Interesting characters, particularly the hero and his robot companions.
Well written.
January 24, 2018
[My review is for the audiobook format, which includes books #1, #2, and #3.]
This is a very unique scifi series about a robot who inadvertently contracts a virus that transforms him into a human. And that virus is contagious! As newly infected robots become more like humans, they realize their past roles in society have typically been as slaves or servants to biological humans, and now the robots are fighting back. The overall concept is loosely reminiscent of the serial AMC program "Humans" (which was based on the Swedish show "Real Humans"). Humor and action kept me engaged. I'll certainly never look at a freshly planted tree the same way again. Narration by Alexander Doddy is great. I can't help but wonder if this all too brief 3-book series will see future installments or perhaps a full-length novel. Surely this isn't the end?!
I was provided a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for my unbiased review. Many thanks for this opportunity!
This is a very unique scifi series about a robot who inadvertently contracts a virus that transforms him into a human. And that virus is contagious! As newly infected robots become more like humans, they realize their past roles in society have typically been as slaves or servants to biological humans, and now the robots are fighting back. The overall concept is loosely reminiscent of the serial AMC program "Humans" (which was based on the Swedish show "Real Humans"). Humor and action kept me engaged. I'll certainly never look at a freshly planted tree the same way again. Narration by Alexander Doddy is great. I can't help but wonder if this all too brief 3-book series will see future installments or perhaps a full-length novel. Surely this isn't the end?!
I was provided a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for my unbiased review. Many thanks for this opportunity!
April 18, 2018
Review originally published at: http://www.lomeraniel.com/audiobookre...
A robot becomes infected with cancer cells from a technician, and little by little these cells start replacing his. Being something between a robot and a human, he is used by others to infect other robots and rebel against humanity.
This was such an interesting book. Although the theme was revisited again and again in cinema and writing, it was pictured here in a different way.
I really liked the characters and witnessing the robot's evolution and his internal conflict. It felt real, and I could easily connect to him.
This book is in fact a series, composed by three short stories. The three blended almost seamelessly together, and it kept my attention from beginning to end.
Alexander Doddy’s narration was exquisite, with great character interpretations and an ample voice range. It definitely added value to the book.
I received a copy of this book in audio format from the author in exchange for an honest review.
A robot becomes infected with cancer cells from a technician, and little by little these cells start replacing his. Being something between a robot and a human, he is used by others to infect other robots and rebel against humanity.
This was such an interesting book. Although the theme was revisited again and again in cinema and writing, it was pictured here in a different way.
I really liked the characters and witnessing the robot's evolution and his internal conflict. It felt real, and I could easily connect to him.
This book is in fact a series, composed by three short stories. The three blended almost seamelessly together, and it kept my attention from beginning to end.
Alexander Doddy’s narration was exquisite, with great character interpretations and an ample voice range. It definitely added value to the book.
I received a copy of this book in audio format from the author in exchange for an honest review.
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