Review: Nice Twist on the Robot Genre
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 16, 2013
Unlike most robot books and films, the machines in Taylor Hohulin's ALPHA are not hell bent on human destruction. In a rare twist, it is man...or at least one man, who presents a real threat. Extreme prejudice leads retired army veteran taking drastic measures in an effort to reclaim his spot in the army. He fears that one day robots will replace men eventually and that is the last thing he wants. He believes that he is better than any machine. Stronger. And so he sets out to prove it to his superiors and the world. Max job is to create a robot that would assist soldier's in battle. To make them more human he gives his first invention, ALPHA a human heart. The side-effects are disastrous. Hilarity ensues and a cat and mouse game between ALPHA and Meat begin. I liked this book because it puts a new twist on the genre. The characters are likeable , the action is tight and easy to follow, but more importantly (in my opinion) there is a love story that will warm your heart.There were some things I couldn't wrap my head around, but I think that has to do with personal preference.