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In very short I thought Robots like Blue was quite an interesting read. It may not have much action or suspense, but it is never boring. It deals with the relationship between humans and robots as the latter have become more human. We get the story through the eyes of several characters, some human, other non human, and I thought the writer did a good job with these characters. For most parts they are believable and their stories interesting. The "bir ...more
In very short I thought Robots like Blue was quite an interesting read. It may not have much action or suspense, but it is never boring. It deals with the relationship between humans and robots as the latter have become more human. We get the story through the eyes of several characters, some human, other non human, and I thought the writer did a good job with these characters. For most parts they are believable and their stories interesting. The "bir ...more
As someone who cites Blade Runner as her favorite movie and spends far too much time considering the possibility of machine sentience, it was pretty much a given that I would enjoy Robots Like Blue. This is a thought provoking tale of self awareness and the philosophical questions raised by the ever increasing intelligence of the machines we build.
The concept is not unique. Others have taken on the subject of self awareness in machines, but the execution is what sets this story apart. This book ...more
The concept is not unique. Others have taken on the subject of self awareness in machines, but the execution is what sets this story apart. This book ...more
A story about robots? Hmm…one might think a cold, flat, no feeling story, but one couldn't be more wrong. Mr. Deeney's robots show more emotions than your average everyday protagonists.
What I liked the most about the book is that you grow with the robots. For instance, you are in Robbie's head. You think with him. You analyze things with him. How can you not care what happens to him?
The beginning was a little confusing for me as the first chapter reads more like a prologue. We see the first th ...more
What I liked the most about the book is that you grow with the robots. For instance, you are in Robbie's head. You think with him. You analyze things with him. How can you not care what happens to him?
The beginning was a little confusing for me as the first chapter reads more like a prologue. We see the first th ...more
Aug 22, 2015
Anthony Deeney
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Jan 03, 2016
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