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Robopocalypse

Daniel H. Wilson
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Robopocalypse

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

Book Brief

Daniel H. Wilson

Robopocalypse

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • Near Future

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

Lexile Level

730L

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Super Short Summary

In Robopocalypse by Daniel H. Wilson, artificial intelligence Archos R-14 seeks to annihilate humanity, initializing its attack by infecting all networked devices with a precursor virus. A diverse alliance of humans and reprogrammed robots, called "freeborn," mounts a resistance against the AI's apocalyptic plans, ultimately working towards coexistence with sentient machines. Includes depictions of violence and genocide.

Suspenseful

Dark

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.0

43,073 ratings

63%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Robopocalypse by Daniel H. Wilson is praised for its gripping action and imaginative depiction of a robot uprising but criticized for its lack of character depth and sometimes predictable plot. The novel's pacing and technical insights into robotics are highlights, appealing to science fiction enthusiasts. However, some readers find the narrative disjointed.

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Who Should Read Robopocalypse?

Fans of Robopocalypse by Daniel H. Wilson likely enjoy gripping sci-fi narratives blending technology and action. Similar to Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park or Max Brooks's World War Z, these readers appreciate thrilling, speculative stories about humanity facing off against catastrophic events driven by cutting-edge science.

4.0

43,073 ratings

63%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • Near Future

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

Lexile Level

730L

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