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Annie Bot by Sierra Greer

92 reviews

hunnyontoast's review

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Klara and the Sun meets The Stepford Wives. 

Fair warning that there are pretty vivid descriptions of s*x and abuse (emotional and physical), and some scenes left me incredibly disturbed. However, they never felt gratuitous and in my opinion, actually moved the plot (sadly not something I can say about a lot of books). 

Overall, this is a story about self discovery, freedom and how life always finds a way. Definitely recommend giving this a try and can’t wait to see what Sierra Greer writes next.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse

rheagoveas's review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse

Minor: Domestic abuse and Sexual assault

tahsintries's review against another edition

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Confinement, Gaslighting, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Rape, Sexism, Domestic abuse, and Misogyny

melissaslibraryy's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

This book was so good and, everything I expected and more. The complexity of AI bots intermingling in society and how they are not that far off from humanity as one might’ve thought, is a scary feeling to realize especially with how far AI is progressing in real life.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Body shaming, Vomit, Sexual harassment, Confinement, Grief, Sexual violence, Fatphobia, Domestic abuse, Bullying, Gaslighting, Classism, Toxic friendship, Medical content, Abandonment, Misogyny, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Sexual content

kirstym25's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Sexual assault and Confinement

m_a_j's review

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Body shaming, Misogyny, and Infidelity

Minor: Grief, Cancer, Death of parent, Child death, and Vomit

beckyremillard's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I don’t normally read science fiction but I could stop. This book was definitely thought provoking and intense. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Vomit, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Body shaming, Cancer, Confinement, Death, Gaslighting, Infidelity, and Toxic relationship

victoriapi909's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

“You want to know danger? she thinks. Try living with a man who creates you just so he can eat your soul.”

I am mind-blown by this book. So incredibly thought-provoking and relevant, especially as AI and robotics get better and better. If you’re interested in the exploration of power dynamics, ownership/agency, and ethical AI, this book is for you. 

TW for abuse. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse

pixyybelle's review

challenging reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Female raged the way i needed it to

She may have a switchboard and need to charge up at the end of the day but Annie Bot has truly experienced what it’s like to be a woman in a man’s world. 

This study of womanhood is by no means a comfy cosy read, Annie’s rage is raw and relatable, echoing the frustrations of many women. Greer makes it so natural to sympathise for Annie as we observe her isolated life whilst she restlessly struggles to comprehend her experiences.

In the best way possible this felt like a ‘Black Mirror’ episode, not many books make it to my “want to re-read” list but Annie Bot has earned her spot.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse

lauren_shilling's review

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

This book was good, but it wasn't a new favorite or anything. It was a very fast read, and I did enjoy it, but it wasn't groundbreaking to me. It had a great idea that invites a lot of questions and commentary on individuals and the control women have over their own bodies, and I did enjoy how the book made me think, but it didn't invite any new ideas into my life. I like when a book like this makes me think about an aspect I may not have considered before, makes me reflect on myself or the people around me, or gives me a perspective I haven't really thought about before. While this book did provide an interesting perspective of a robot, it didn't do so in a way that made me consider something new or reconsider something familiar. It presented ideas I had already thought about, and didn't really give me anything new to think about. I did really enjoy the main character. Annie was a great protagonist, and I did like that she isn't perfect 100% of the time, despite how hard she tries to be. She's still learning, and she's very sheltered too, so some things that seem easy and obvious to many people aren't to her. I thought that was handled and portrayed really well in the book, and I loved watching her journey. I also thought that Doug was an interesting character. He gave a very nuanced look at the men that are present in so many women's lives and how even someone who isn't pure evil can still be very bad for you. Doug is not the epitome of an evil man,

but that doesn't take away from the fact that he is not good for her, he is still oftentimes controlling, he is still abusive in a lot of ways, and that he does inhibit her growth.

He's a great character to explore through Annie's eyes. Again, I did like this book a lot, it just wasn't a new favorite and it is a bit forgettable. I would still recommend it to anyone thinking about trying it, as it does have a lot of interesting points and ideas.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Confinement, Body shaming, and Sexual assault

Minor: Death of parent, Vomit, and Cancer