Review: Intriguing and entertaining
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 18, 2014
At first glance, Vito Veii’s ‘I, Human’ seems to be the counterpart of Asimov’s ‘I, Robot’, and for a certain sense, I recognize genetic strands of the latter in Veii’s work. But ‘I, Human’ is a delightful story that can stand on its own—it does raise compelling issues about the future of mankind and how human nature as we currently know and understand it can find itself in a gray area the more developed our technologies become.The book is an intriguing extrapolation of what lies ahead in the future—how android technology (the robotic kind, not the mobile OS) could go in terms of direction, and how it can affect human endeavors in the future. The author Veii deftly explores the underlying technology (or the potential direction of such technologies) of  how android systems could work, and it’s highly intriguing. What happens when androids perfectly mimic human emotions? Or can it still be considered mere mimicry, or is it genuine? But more than that, it’s interesting how the android could function amid human companions. The story, after all, is narrated by Marcus Magnusson, the ship’s captain, and his voice pretty much puts everything on a level and enables the author to explore and discuss other interesting ideas—even touching upon philosophy and love. And if that’s not enough, there’s a compelling mystery that propels the characters—the puzzling darkness that seems to expand from the outer fringes of the galaxy.Overall, I highly recommend ‘I, Human’ to fans of the genre. It’s an easy, entertaining read that will fully satisfy even non-fans of science fiction. Veii has crafted a story that will stay with you long after you’ve read it—and the good news: it’s only the first in a series of book. So there’s something to look forward to. Five stars for this one.