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kb_208's review against another edition
5.0
This is a really cool story. I had never heard of it before, so I would say that it is rather underrated in the world of classic sci-fi. It tells the story of Michael and his other "fragile" comrades that live in a world that isn't quite right. They grow up in London, but are never able to venture out past the center of the city until they start exploring on their own. Their parents and other civilians are not like them, it that they don't bleed and never answer their questions fully. They always keep them in the dark about the world around them. Eventually Michael grows up and starts learning about his world, and he discovers far more than he imagined.
Overall a really fun and easy read. It's not overly complicated, but still well written and enjoyable.
Overall a really fun and easy read. It's not overly complicated, but still well written and enjoyable.
logancoxx's review
3.0
3.75/5
An interesting, quick read. I feel that the book could have been longer and more in-depth because it almost felt like we, as the reader, only just skimmed the surface of our protagonists and the world they lived in. The books leaves the reader with a lot of questions and wonder but it was fun to go along this quest with Michael and his fragile friends.
An interesting, quick read. I feel that the book could have been longer and more in-depth because it almost felt like we, as the reader, only just skimmed the surface of our protagonists and the world they lived in. The books leaves the reader with a lot of questions and wonder but it was fun to go along this quest with Michael and his fragile friends.
david611's review
5.0
4.5 Stars.
A wonderful science fiction story! Complicated thoughts, yet written in an easy language. Great mystery writing, as it slowly unfolds. A small book, yet contains a lot of stuff to think. Good and vivid imagination. The story is more relevant in today's world of massive increase in the usage of AI (Artificial Intelligence), and of making machines to make more machines; speaking of whether humans control machines or vice-versa. The answer could be in its balancing act. Read the book to find out. :)
Highly recommended.
A wonderful science fiction story! Complicated thoughts, yet written in an easy language. Great mystery writing, as it slowly unfolds. A small book, yet contains a lot of stuff to think. Good and vivid imagination. The story is more relevant in today's world of massive increase in the usage of AI (Artificial Intelligence), and of making machines to make more machines; speaking of whether humans control machines or vice-versa. The answer could be in its balancing act. Read the book to find out. :)
Highly recommended.
mveldeivendran's review
5.0
One of the best science fiction plot I've ever read. Such a shame these kind of books are not that familiar among readers. Extremely grateful to the person who recommended me this book and I'm glad I took it seriously.
"What did you think of the Overman legend, Michael?"
"It was interesting, but it was just a story. And, anyway, it didn't have a proper end"
But it did have a proper beginning...
"What did you think of the Overman legend, Michael?"
"It was interesting, but it was just a story. And, anyway, it didn't have a proper end"
But it did have a proper beginning...
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