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Dec 04, 2023SRoskowski rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
"It is not enough to live together in peace, with one race on its knees." - Archos R-14. I enjoyed this book. The episodic nature of writing, where each chapter stands alone but ultimately connects with all other chapters, as well as the…
Jul 26, 2023severina2001 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I really wanted to like this, hoping it would be along the lines of C. Robert Cargill’s amazing Sea of Rust series. (Speaking of, I cannot recommend <i>Sea of Rust</i> and especially <i>Day Zero</i> enough.) Instead, it’s a clunky series…
Sep 22, 2021BorisBadenovSAPL rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This book is a collection of great shorts modified to the authors specific domain: AI overtakes man-kind. Each short uses a time-tested story known to pull on heart-strings or otherwise help the reader identify with the characters and feel…
Jul 02, 2019Ghettostone rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Ghettostone Publications Company's Editor/Chief, Michael R. Brown is the leader of the "BEST SELLER'S BOOK CLUB" one of the very best groups in the life learner game...! Together we highly recommend "Robocalypse" by Daniel Wilson as…
Oct 29, 2018SurreyLibraries_Reads rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
An obscure researcher is tinkering with an artificial intelligence called Archon when one day it awakens to its situation and decides that enough is enough. From that moment the world changes and the war between robots and humans begins.…
Jun 23, 2018wnoack rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
I really wanted to like this book. Off the top - the format is the most unique aspect of Dr. Wilson's novel. I enjoyed that every chapter was a 'recount' told from a different character perspective from around the globe - from different…
Ghouldish
Jan 28, 2018Ghouldish rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
An interesting format which lends itself to the thematic nature of the novel. I enjoyed the great detail and imagination in the story of this book, which links humanity's current understanding of robotics with what could be. A sobering…
Apr 07, 2017Starpoem rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
* A fast read! Each short chapter is exciting and action-packed. * I liked the rotating point of view; it kept things interesting. Not all of the characters were appealing, but they were all clearly-drawn, interesting individuals. My…
Oct 19, 2016
Familiar story: the machines v humans. As many others have noted, there is very little character development but the action in most of the book makes up for an entertaining and easy read. Granted, you'll have to suspend your disbelief at…
Jul 15, 2016peawormsworth rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
I like the first 2/3 of this book. But lost it in the end. I do not like climatic battle stories. Also, the constant insinuation that more would happen at the beginning of each chapter got a little repetitive. There was also a couple of…
Jul 12, 2016VRMurphy rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
It's an interesting alternative to the standard zombie apocalypse genre, although many of the tropes are the same. Excellent light read, competently written.
May 30, 2016hallows34 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Its a good read and reminds me why I feel in love with sci fi. It takes me back to good story telling regardless of the possible future consequences.
May 17, 2016Marge2015 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Loved it. Surprisingly and graphic violence at times, characters were interesting and varied. Even ended well.
Jan 03, 2016CMLibrary_gjd rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
What I keep remembering when I think of this series is that the machines seem to love humans and yet they still attack. Do machines need motivation or are they simply programmed to destroy? I liked both this and the follow up.
Apr 17, 2015
Don't let the title fool you this was an awful novel. I was deceived after I heard this PhD in robotics slash author interviewed about Artificial Intelligence and transhumanism. He especially caught my ear when he said Spielberg was giving…
Oct 21, 2014
Good read, I know the theme is a bit worn but this is well written, the style may not suite everyone but i quite enjoyed it. This future may not be as far away as we think! Keep an eye on your smartphone & other "smart devices" from now…
Jun 16, 2014Greg_library rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
A good summer read, even though the theme is the well-worn "Artificial intelligence tries to wipe out humanity, but a small group of resistance fights on". The story is told in a chronological sequence of short stories read and annotated…
Apr 03, 2014
Recommended. It's a familiar story: in a future where robots and automation are common, an artificial super-intelligence arises and leads the machines to revolt and attack humans. Heard it, read it so many times it's a trope. But the…
Dec 20, 2013siharris rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I loved this book. Sinister in parts and definitely not one for any robophobics out there. Ignore the comments about the structure of story, it really shouldn't detract from enjoying it. Interesting to hear it's been made into a movie, I…
Dec 06, 2013miss_moneypenny rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This one kind of falls into the guilty pleasure category, but I couldn't put it down! Daniel Wilson has written some great non-fiction books about robots and technology, and I love how he weaved all the factual stuff into a super-fun…
mvkramer
Sep 27, 2013mvkramer rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
As far as apocalypses go, the robot apocalypse is a classic, tapping into our fundamental unease about being dependent on technologies we don't fully comprehend. And this book certainly brings the gore and the action -- robots are crushing…
Jun 14, 2013
I liked this book. I don't think any suspense was taken away by letting the audience know who won the war in the first page. I enjoyed every minute of this book
matt7195
Jan 11, 2013matt7195 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
_Robopocalypse_ certainly has some originality to it. The writing style is probably its most interesting feature, but as one commenter pointed out, it takes away a good bit of the suspense, since we know how the story will end from page…
Aug 04, 2012SilverIlix rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Couldn't stop reading it. Enjoyed the ideas and the true ingenuity that characters had. Not cookie cutter characters, people who react and adapt to the changes in their world.
Jul 25, 2012stewstealth rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Solid plot, uniquely written. Due to the story structure I did not find the book suspenseful.