Supertoys Last All Summer Long and Other Stories of Future Time
Supertoys Last All Summer Long and Other Stories of Future Time
Fiction | Anthology/Varied Collection | Adult | Published in 2001
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Fiction | Anthology/Varied Collection | Adult | Published in 2001256
Anthology/Varied Collection • Fiction
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Science Fiction•
British LiteratureFuture World • Future Time
2001
Adult
14+ years
Super Short Summary
In the collection Supertoys Last All Summer Long and Other Stories of Future Time, Brian W. Aldiss presents stories exploring human-technology relationships and futuristic themes. The title story, "Supertoys Last All Summer Long," examines a young person's connection with a robot, delving into emotions, identity, and artificial intelligence in a rapidly changing world.
Mysterious
Melancholic
Contemplative
Bittersweet
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Review Roundup
Supertoys Last All Summer Long and Other Stories of Future Time by Brian W. Aldiss receives praise for its imaginative storytelling and thought-provoking themes, exploring humanity's relationship with technology. However, some find the narrative uneven and certain stories less compelling. It remains a significant work for science fiction enthusiasts, blending emotion with futuristic concepts.
Who Should Read Supertoys Last All Summer Long and Other Stories of Future Time?
Fans of speculative fiction and philosophical themes in technology and humanity will enjoy Supertoys Last All Summer Long and Other Stories of Future Time by Brian W. Aldiss. Readers of Philip K. Dick’s Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? and Isaac Asimov's I, Robot will find similar themes.
1,182 ratings
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Anthology/Varied Collection • Fiction
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Science Fiction•
British LiteratureFuture World • Future Time
2001
Adult
14+ years
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