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We Are Legion (We Are Bob) (Bobiverse, #1)

Dennis E. Taylor
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We Are Legion (We Are Bob) (Bobiverse, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

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Dennis E. Taylor

We Are Legion (We Are Bob) (Bobiverse, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

383

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Outer Space • Future

Theme
Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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Super Short Summary

We Are Legion (We Are Bob) by Dennis E. Taylor follows a person named Bob who, after dying, finds his mind uploaded into a space probe. Bob navigates the challenges of this new existence while exploring the cosmos, encountering alien species, and confronting existential questions and ethical dilemmas in a quest to protect humanity's future.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

126,508 ratings

85%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dennis E. Taylor’s We Are Legion (We Are Bob) is lauded for its engaging humor, inventive plot, and relatable protagonist. The novel adeptly blends sci-fi with wit, invoking comparisons to works by Scalzi and Heinlein. However, some readers find the technical jargon off-putting and pacing uneven. Overall, it captivates with a unique take on AI and space exploration.

Who should read this

Who Should Read We Are Legion (We Are Bob) (Bobiverse, #1)?

Readers who enjoyed The Martian by Andy Weir or Ready Player One by Ernest Cline will love We Are Legion (We Are Bob) for its blend of humor, hard science fiction, and geek culture references. This novel appeals to tech enthusiasts and fans of space exploration, AI, and witty narratives.

4.4

126,508 ratings

85%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

383

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Outer Space • Future

Theme
Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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