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Day Zero by C. Robert Cargill

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str1d3r's review

emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

3.75

Should've been studying for my exams which are in a week, but instead spent hours reading this.

Goes to show how much I liked it. Excited to pick up his other book (definitely after the exams) which I know is set some 30 years after this one. Can't wait to see what the world has come to after exploding in this one.

Day Zero was action-packed, wholesome when it wanted to be, a little philosophical, and an overall great apocalypse book. Maybe the end was a bit too superheroesque with Pounce slaying all of them and not dying when all the others did but I'm morbid and unless one of the good guys die I feel incomplete.

tizzwozz49's review against another edition

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emotional fast-paced

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

3.75

actuallycandy's review against another edition

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5.0

This journey follows an 8 year old boy Ezra and his animatronic nanny bot tiger Pounce as they venture through the new apocalyptic world of humans verses bots.

This story explores the true meaning of freedom, love, and free will. I really enjoyed Pounces POV and his path to self-discovery and undying devotion to Ezra. Their growth and relationship know no bounds.

I actually am extremely satisfied with how this ends, especially knowing the events that will inevitably occur in 'Sea of Rust'. I will live in this imaginary world where the Mama Bears all still exist ❤️

topherjames12's review against another edition

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adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

I never thought I'd care so much about a robot nanny tiger, but here we are. It was a fun read and I enjoyed the setting and character dynamics. The ending left me a bit unsatisfied though.

fantasticalsam's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional sad fast-paced

4.75

Answers the crucial question of what would happen if a teddy bear was given a gun (incredible, it changed me)

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rebelliousflare's review against another edition

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2.0

FNAF but add a lot more fur. In all seriousness, this was enjoyable but it didn't hit the marks it needed to. The robots were well-done and full of complex messages...but man some of their choices didn't make since plot wise. Not a bad book though, just not for me and what I want out of a robotic apocalypse.