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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
Tchaikovsky finally hit it out of the park for me with this one- Service Model is a dystopian romp full of dark humor with nods to many beloved classics. I love a robot protagonist, and un-Charles the valet with no master is a breath of fresh air.
Tchaikovsky is, I admit, generally too smart of an author for me. I know I picked up on less than half of his easter eggs. There was a section for Dante, and one for Orwell, and I'm sure many many others. But in spite of my lack of classical knowledge, the story itself is enjoyable (if one can call travel through an Earth mostly depopulated due to idiocrasy humorous). Service Model is smart, funny, and just the tiniest bit hopeful.
Tchaikovsky is, I admit, generally too smart of an author for me. I know I picked up on less than half of his easter eggs. There was a section for Dante, and one for Orwell, and I'm sure many many others. But in spite of my lack of classical knowledge, the story itself is enjoyable (if one can call travel through an Earth mostly depopulated due to idiocrasy humorous). Service Model is smart, funny, and just the tiniest bit hopeful.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
4.5 ⭐️
Essentially a modern Hitchhiker’s Guide but with the all too realistic near future of when robots completely replace humankind. Thought provoking, funny, and satirical without being too heavy. And we all know I love a sassy robot.
Essentially a modern Hitchhiker’s Guide but with the all too realistic near future of when robots completely replace humankind. Thought provoking, funny, and satirical without being too heavy. And we all know I love a sassy robot.
medium-paced
Philosophical, sad, funny, and a touch of horror. I really enjoyed this story and the epilogue pushed it to five stars for me.
adventurous
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Solidly written hard scifi about the impending robocalypse. Some new ideas, some old ideas, all explored in interesting ways. I liked it. I tend to like Tchaikovsky though, so you know, ymmv.
Dragged a bit in the second act.
Dragged a bit in the second act.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes