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theangrystackrat's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
3.5
hapikohw's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Human loneliness in tandem with robot advancement and ownership is a cool thing to explore. I only a a bit of time with these characters, and I feel that if this was a longer story, maybe a novel, I could have enjoyed it more. It needed more to offer. As just a bite, a glimpse into a woman and her beginnings of a friendship with her coworker was just okay.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
verlkonig's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 :)
I enjoyed this short, which is set in a near future South Korea. The setting was probably my favourite element of this story - I loved the references to Beauty Boosts, robot companions, and a North Korea that was perhaps getting a little closer to unification with the South.
As for characters, I liked but didn't love Morgan, our protagonist. I had some sympathy for her, for sure, and I felt that I could get where she was coming from in a lot of ways. I wasn't sure what was driving her other than envy, however.
The robotics element of the short takes a bit of a backseat, which for me was a bit of a shame. Overall, though, this is a really well written and pretty sad short story which you can read for FREE, right here
I enjoyed this short, which is set in a near future South Korea. The setting was probably my favourite element of this story - I loved the references to Beauty Boosts, robot companions, and a North Korea that was perhaps getting a little closer to unification with the South.
As for characters, I liked but didn't love Morgan, our protagonist. I had some sympathy for her, for sure, and I felt that I could get where she was coming from in a lot of ways. I wasn't sure what was driving her other than envy, however.
The robotics element of the short takes a bit of a backseat, which for me was a bit of a shame. Overall, though, this is a really well written and pretty sad short story which you can read for FREE, right here
bookaneer's review against another edition
3.0
I did not really get it but I loved any women in STEM especially here we have two roboticists.
lizabethstucker's review against another edition
1.0
Morgan Ito is working on her own robot, one that resembles her favorite actor who is currently doing his two years of military service.
I struggled with this one. Frankly, it read like bad fanfiction, and I'm a fanfiction reader and writer. I didn't like any characters except Stephen, but he was barely in the story. I finally gave up, not caring what would happen to pretty much anyone. DNF
I struggled with this one. Frankly, it read like bad fanfiction, and I'm a fanfiction reader and writer. I didn't like any characters except Stephen, but he was barely in the story. I finally gave up, not caring what would happen to pretty much anyone. DNF
loiereads's review against another edition
3.0
I gave this short story a read the other night and it was interesting.
It follows a robot technician who has taken over a robot project that her friend had started. The robot she works on is a copy of a famous Korean celebrity, with an uncanny similarity.
There's a lot of techie-talk throughout the story, but was easy to follow along with and - with it being only a short story - I finished it within around 45 minutes.
It had an interesting atmosphere and I think I would have enjoyed a much longer story with the same type of storyline. It was interesting to think about how in the future it may be possible for people to make life-like robots of anyone they want to.
It's both facsinating and terrifying to think about!
It follows a robot technician who has taken over a robot project that her friend had started. The robot she works on is a copy of a famous Korean celebrity, with an uncanny similarity.
There's a lot of techie-talk throughout the story, but was easy to follow along with and - with it being only a short story - I finished it within around 45 minutes.
It had an interesting atmosphere and I think I would have enjoyed a much longer story with the same type of storyline. It was interesting to think about how in the future it may be possible for people to make life-like robots of anyone they want to.
It's both facsinating and terrifying to think about!
syltetoy's review
3.0
I really enjoyed how flawed how the characters in this story were, and the best “frenemies” relationship between Morgan and Di. But the ending felt very sudden and I felt like a really great lead up just sort of ended? I plan on reading more by this author.
catapocalypse's review
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I read this on Tor's website, where it was freely posted.
The story is from the POV of Morgan Ito, a roboticist who ends up taking home a partially built humanoid robot with the plan to model him after a Korean actor she fancies. As she slowly works on him, she builds a friendship with a coworker, Zhou Di, who is much admired as the daughter of a famous genius roboticist.
The story examines the complexities of relationships with friends, family, and even companion robots, and how these relationships might reflect on oneself.
The story is from the POV of Morgan Ito, a roboticist who ends up taking home a partially built humanoid robot with the plan to model him after a Korean actor she fancies. As she slowly works on him, she builds a friendship with a coworker, Zhou Di, who is much admired as the daughter of a famous genius roboticist.
The story examines the complexities of relationships with friends, family, and even companion robots, and how these relationships might reflect on oneself.
Content Warnings
Minor: Infidelity
verlkonig's review
3.0
3.5 :)
I enjoyed this short, which is set in a near future South Korea. The setting was probably my favourite element of this story - I loved the references to Beauty Boosts, robot companions, and a North Korea that was perhaps getting a little closer to unification with the South.
As for characters, I liked but didn't love Morgan, our protagonist. I had some sympathy for her, for sure, and I felt that I could get where she was coming from in a lot of ways. I wasn't sure what was driving her other than envy, however.
The robotics element of the short takes a bit of a backseat, which for me was a bit of a shame. Overall, though, this is a really well written and pretty sad short story which you can read for FREE, right here
I enjoyed this short, which is set in a near future South Korea. The setting was probably my favourite element of this story - I loved the references to Beauty Boosts, robot companions, and a North Korea that was perhaps getting a little closer to unification with the South.
As for characters, I liked but didn't love Morgan, our protagonist. I had some sympathy for her, for sure, and I felt that I could get where she was coming from in a lot of ways. I wasn't sure what was driving her other than envy, however.
The robotics element of the short takes a bit of a backseat, which for me was a bit of a shame. Overall, though, this is a really well written and pretty sad short story which you can read for FREE, right here
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