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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
A little bit biased but I had some high hopes after watching endless amount of gameplays for Quantic Dream's "Detroit: Become Human". There's a cheeky reference in the game which mentions an android written novel (bestselling nonetheless) with the name of "Do Humans Dream of Mammalian Sheep," so I naturally had to pick this up for a read. (Also the use of electronic animals in place of the extinct ones!)
Ideas in this story were good but could've have been executed better, especially with the rushed end touching on Mercerism and android-human-relationships. Regardless of what year books like these are written, later generations will find something old-timey in the novel's ideology and presentation - it's just a matter of existing pop culture since we are so spoiled with creative interpretations in media. Given it's written in the late 60's and set in 2021, there are still futuristic (although stereotypical) aspects like hovercars on rooftops and other planet habitation that make this interesting to read in a classical manner. This novel explores a lot into emotional intelligence as humans stuck behind on Earth have to deal with the postwar environment while androids emigrate and integrate to find purpose. At the end of the day, it comes down to your morals whether you think androids and humans are justified in their actions and thinking.
Ideas in this story were good but could've have been executed better, especially with the rushed end touching on Mercerism and android-human-relationships. Regardless of what year books like these are written, later generations will find something old-timey in the novel's ideology and presentation - it's just a matter of existing pop culture since we are so spoiled with creative interpretations in media. Given it's written in the late 60's and set in 2021, there are still futuristic (although stereotypical) aspects like hovercars on rooftops and other planet habitation that make this interesting to read in a classical manner. This novel explores a lot into emotional intelligence as humans stuck behind on Earth have to deal with the postwar environment while androids emigrate and integrate to find purpose. At the end of the day, it comes down to your morals whether you think androids and humans are justified in their actions and thinking.
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
mysterious
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.5 - 4 Stars
The difference between humans and androids is a fine line called empathy.
This short novel is confusing, weird, and downright intriguing. I wanted to know, just like Rick Deckard; I just wanted to understand what was happening to me. Or maybe, just maybe, I am a "special" and am clueless and confused.
You have a host of 2-dimensional characters, at best; but they do remain interesting in how they navigate through this dirty, dystopian, kipple-ridden earth. The androids definitely have singular personalities; along with the humans, who seem to be mechanical and hollow themselves. The humans that you meet seem devoid of character. Of insight. Of love. Of kindness. Of respect. Of Honesty. Of sincerity. Yes, even empathy.
There is a lesson to be learned here, but I am not sure that Deckard learned it.
Even though this is not a 5 star read (to me); I highly recommend it, if only to hear your thoughts.
The difference between humans and androids is a fine line called empathy.
This short novel is confusing, weird, and downright intriguing. I wanted to know, just like Rick Deckard; I just wanted to understand what was happening to me. Or maybe, just maybe, I am a "special" and am clueless and confused.
You have a host of 2-dimensional characters, at best; but they do remain interesting in how they navigate through this dirty, dystopian, kipple-ridden earth. The androids definitely have singular personalities; along with the humans, who seem to be mechanical and hollow themselves. The humans that you meet seem devoid of character. Of insight. Of love. Of kindness. Of respect. Of Honesty. Of sincerity. Yes, even empathy.
There is a lesson to be learned here, but I am not sure that Deckard learned it.
Even though this is not a 5 star read (to me); I highly recommend it, if only to hear your thoughts.
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No