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A review by literaryjunarin
The Companions by Katie M. Flynn
adventurous
reflective
sad
3.0
A world where you can upload human consciousness into a robot, ranging from a low-cost body (like a tin can) to a sophisticated human-like android. When you or your family member is about to die, you can be uploaded to become a Companion for the Living. Your family member can keep you as a Companion or you can be rented out as a housekeeper, a friend, a maid, or even a sexual partner if your new body has the capability.
Interesting premise but I think the author tried to do a lot of things that nothing is really explored well. And there are a LOT of POVs!
1. Lilac, a Companion who can defy commands with the purpose of finding the girl who killed her with a shovel.
2. Cam, a caregiver for old people.
3. Diana, developer of the Companion technology.
4. Gabe, a little girl who aids Diana's activities.
5. Jacob, a handsome actor transferred to his lookalike robot.
6. Nat, a nerd who sorts of helps Companions.
7. Ms Espera, an old sick woman whose family wants to upload her.
8. Rolly, a teenager who works on a farm that also disposes of retired Companions.
and more...
It's no surprise that I quickly forgot who's who and failed to care for any of them.
Interesting premise but I think the author tried to do a lot of things that nothing is really explored well. And there are a LOT of POVs!
1. Lilac, a Companion who can defy commands with the purpose of finding the girl who killed her with a shovel.
2. Cam, a caregiver for old people.
3. Diana, developer of the Companion technology.
4. Gabe, a little girl who aids Diana's activities.
5. Jacob, a handsome actor transferred to his lookalike robot.
6. Nat, a nerd who sorts of helps Companions.
7. Ms Espera, an old sick woman whose family wants to upload her.
8. Rolly, a teenager who works on a farm that also disposes of retired Companions.
and more...
It's no surprise that I quickly forgot who's who and failed to care for any of them.