For some reason, I have the hardest time with pronouncing the name of this book!
Robopocalypse, Daniel H. Wilson (3)
This singularity Sci-Fi book was not unique enough to warrant a higher rating, but that being said, it was a fast-paced, enjoyable read. If anything, I wish it were longer, with more pith added to some of the ideas. It reminded me a bit of ‘Starship Troopers’ mixed with ‘The Terminator’ (without time travel). It follows various groups through the event (i.e. zero hour) when a computer/robot becomes sentient and turns it and other robots against humans. There are some basic ‘what makes us human’ quandaries and some interesting concepts on both sides of the battle. Overall, it is about a battle, but could have included more of many things to round it out. I should also note that some people might not enjoy the writing style – each chapter is written as a look back from various characters’ memory. I found the flow worked, but some might find it hard to follow and a bit disconnected.
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