Review of I, Robot Soldier
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[Following is a volunteer review of "I, Robot Soldier" by Joel R. Dennstedt.]
I, Robot Soldier is a science fiction story that takes place in a dystopian world where cities have been decimated and are void of human life. A lone soldier robot, named One Shot, came to life in an abandoned warehouse. Limited in knowledge of how he came to be and unable to reconnect to the grid, One Shot started killing roaches and rats with his one functional arm. He almost killed a little girl, but his prime directive programming made him stop. He insisted the little girl verbalize, “I need your assistance.” From that day on, One Shot became devoted to protecting Amy.
Amy decided to be the boss of the duo, even though One Shot knew better. She also decided that they should travel the outside world. Their travels led them into several dangerous encounters with “shimmer” patrols intent on killing any human, an angry mountain lion, and a CAT drone that Amy named Kitty Cat. Throughout their adventures, One Shot knew that Amy needed to be part of a community, but neither of them had any idea of where to find people.
I, Robot Soldier was written by Joel R. Dennstedt. The story was narrated from the point of view of One Shot, and it was easy to see how the robot evolved throughout the book. This evolution started with One Shot being utterly devoted to Amy, learning about human behavior, and exhibiting different feelings. Instead of just being a mechanical servant, One Shot allowed Amy to believe she was in control while he adjusted his capabilities from the feedback of each experience.
I rate this science fiction adventure book 5 out of 5 stars. At the start of each chapter, there are illustrations that were exceptionally well done. Dennstedt was able to give One Shot and Amy distinct personalities, and their actions were relatable. The dialogue was witty, especially when Amy manipulated the conversation against One Shot’s linear thought. For instance, Amy asked a question about One Shot's memory of events and if he forgot anything. He said, “Nothing.” So she asked him, “So you remember nothing?” The conversation circled around until she laughed, and he caught on to her word game. The editing is perfect. There is nothing I would change about this book.
I recommend I, Robot Soldier to fans of science fiction adventure stories set in the future. The emotional setting does include death and battles, but they were not overly graphic. I believe high school-level readers and adults would enjoy this book immensely. I look forward to reading more of Dennstedt’s books.
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I, Robot Soldier is a science fiction story that takes place in a dystopian world where cities have been decimated and are void of human life. A lone soldier robot, named One Shot, came to life in an abandoned warehouse. Limited in knowledge of how he came to be and unable to reconnect to the grid, One Shot started killing roaches and rats with his one functional arm. He almost killed a little girl, but his prime directive programming made him stop. He insisted the little girl verbalize, “I need your assistance.” From that day on, One Shot became devoted to protecting Amy.
Amy decided to be the boss of the duo, even though One Shot knew better. She also decided that they should travel the outside world. Their travels led them into several dangerous encounters with “shimmer” patrols intent on killing any human, an angry mountain lion, and a CAT drone that Amy named Kitty Cat. Throughout their adventures, One Shot knew that Amy needed to be part of a community, but neither of them had any idea of where to find people.
I, Robot Soldier was written by Joel R. Dennstedt. The story was narrated from the point of view of One Shot, and it was easy to see how the robot evolved throughout the book. This evolution started with One Shot being utterly devoted to Amy, learning about human behavior, and exhibiting different feelings. Instead of just being a mechanical servant, One Shot allowed Amy to believe she was in control while he adjusted his capabilities from the feedback of each experience.
I rate this science fiction adventure book 5 out of 5 stars. At the start of each chapter, there are illustrations that were exceptionally well done. Dennstedt was able to give One Shot and Amy distinct personalities, and their actions were relatable. The dialogue was witty, especially when Amy manipulated the conversation against One Shot’s linear thought. For instance, Amy asked a question about One Shot's memory of events and if he forgot anything. He said, “Nothing.” So she asked him, “So you remember nothing?” The conversation circled around until she laughed, and he caught on to her word game. The editing is perfect. There is nothing I would change about this book.
I recommend I, Robot Soldier to fans of science fiction adventure stories set in the future. The emotional setting does include death and battles, but they were not overly graphic. I believe high school-level readers and adults would enjoy this book immensely. I look forward to reading more of Dennstedt’s books.
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I, Robot Soldier
View: on Bookshelves |
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