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67th out of 142 books
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Solo
by
Robert Mason (Goodreads Author)
Paperback, 309 pages
Published
July 1st 1993
by Berkley
(first published 1992)
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Excellent sequel to WEAPON. The central character of Solo is just an awesome creation and it was great seeing him in action again.
It's sort of as if Tom Clancy started writing cyberpunk. Zoom & enhance trope by the second page. The book exhibits a curious disregard for the killing of cops, federal agents, and military personnel, just reveling in the violence; along with that is a very clear sexist streak that starts with the objectification of women on the very first page. Fairly simple writing, no advanced literature here.
This is a sequel to the author's 1989 work "Weapon" which I have not read; what needs to be recap...more
This is a sequel to the author's 1989 work "Weapon" which I have not read; what needs to be recap...more
Nov 09, 2012
Diane
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I've loved the two-book series, "Weapon" and "Solo", and have read them many times over the years. Our technology has come a long way since Solo, a robot with highly advanced AI, went AWOL because he refused to kill on command. Readers who are very tech-savvy may find some of the details of these books quaint or retro, but all readers should enjoy the thrills of this chase, the gentle touches of humor, and the deeper questions involved. Solo has a new mission: to rescue his brother robot, who wa...more
Aug 09, 2012
Robert Mason
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I love this book not just because my husband wrote it but because of the inventive funny way his mind works. Who would think of a 300 lb robot carrying a big suitcase full of batteries trying to blend in in NYC. Only Bob. It is a sequel to Weapon.
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This book took Weapon one step further. It was better than Weapon. However, it was written in 1992 so science advances have already passed the concept. It is a good read.
I love this book not just because my husband wrote it but because of the inventive funny way his mind works. Who would think of a 300 lb robot carrying a big suitcase full of batteries trying to blend in in NYC. Only Bob. It is a sequel to Weapon.
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