Who Would Like This Book:
If you dig quirky, geeky sci-fi with a serious sense of humor, this book is for you. Bob is a lovable, relatable every-nerd who finds himself facing big philosophical and scientific questions in the most unexpected way - by becoming an AI tasked with saving humanity (no pressure, right?). The story shines with clever pop culture references, creative problem-solving, and a light tone reminiscent of The Martian or Ready Player One. Fans of AI-driven narratives, nerd culture, and speculative space adventures will feel right at home in the Bobiverse!
Who May Not Like This Book:
Some readers might be put off by the barrage of nerdy references, the lack of female characters, or the light, sometimes juvenile tone. If you crave deep character development, a tightly focused story, or hard sci-fi with more scientific depth, you might find this one a bit too breezy or scattered. The multiple Bob POVs can also be confusing or monotonous for listeners, especially in audio format.
About:
'We Are Legion (We Are Bob)' in the series 'Bobiverse' by Dennis E. Taylor follows the story of Bob, a newly wealthy tech millionaire who agrees to have his head cryogenically stored, only to wake up as the mind in a computer controlled by a theocratic government. Bob is faced with the choice of becoming the AI in a self-replicating space probe or being turned off forever. Choosing the former, Bob embarks on a journey to survive in space, replicating himself to explore the universe, dodging attacks from other countries, and pondering on concepts of self, soul, and personhood. The writing style of the book is humorous, engaging, and filled with pop culture references, making it a delightful and thought-provoking read for fans of sci-fi.
As Bob multiplies himself, each of his incarnations goes on different adventures, exploring various scenarios of space exploration and AI existence. presents a unique angle on the sci-fi genre, blending humor, geeky references, and philosophical questions about humanity's future and the nature of artificial intelligence. With a mix of wit, adventure, and exploration, 'We Are Legion (We Are Bob)' sets the stage for a series that delves into the complexities of identity, technology, and the boundless possibilities of the universe.
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From The Publisher:
Bob Johansson has just sold his software company and is looking forward to a life of leisure. There are places to go, books to read, and movies to watch. So it's a little unfair when he gets himself killed crossing the street.
Bob wakes up a century later to find that corpsicles have been declared to be without rights, and he is now the property of the state. He has been uploaded into computer hardware and is slated to be the controlling AI in an interstellar probe looking for habitable planets. The stakes are high: no less than the first claim to entire worlds. If he declines the honor, he'll be switched off, and they'll try again with someone else. If he accepts, he becomes a prime target. There are at least three other countries trying to get their own probes launched first, and they play dirty.
The safest place for Bob is in space, heading away from Earth at top speed. Or so he thinks. Because the universe is full of nasties, and trespassers make them mad - very mad.
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15 comment(s)
It had potential but I had a whole idea of where it would go and it managed to somehow go way, way, way off course and became a slog to read. I doubt even if I had clones one of them would want to read this...
This book started off very strong and promising, but fizzled out during the middle and end for me. I had a hard time finding a conflict that kept my interest; the book became quite the trudge to finish. That being said, I did enjoy the tech in this sci-fi novel, and the authors spin on how space exploration might work in the future.
I liked the writing style but reading a story about a white man becoming immortal and multiplying and ruling over planets is too close to the bleak reality most of the world lives in now. I tried more of the series but it just got worse and made my stomach hurt.
This book has a strong premise, but it lacks meaningful relationships and has a very weak ending. As far as relationships go, I understand partly why, but the book feels so hollow without any real friendships. I also know that there are a lot of other books, so I understand not having much of an ending. However, while the individual plotlines had some exciting moments, the whole thing is a bit lacking in pace changes.
That being said, the good part is that the science fiction, geeky references, and writing are well done. I'll read one more book to see if I like it more.
Not sure why everyone is so obsessed with this book. It's just a bit too boring for me. I'll give it 3 stars just because it's an interesting idea but dayum does it drag on.
Fantastic story that was an easy pleasure to get sucked into! Very much a page turner and looking forward to the rest of the series.
(3.5 stars) listened to audiobook w/hubby
Such a great story and so well written. Absolutely incredible book!
The one big, memorable drawback about this series is the amount of time spent on plotlines I find I just don't care about. It's hard to describe without going into spoilers, but this series has multiple POVs, and some of them I just could not care less about, but they take up a significant number of pages.
Not too bad- light reading IMO
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