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A review by bkwrm1317
In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
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
4.25
The last human on earth being raised by robots. Victor (Vic) Lawson is the son of Giovanni (Gio) Lawson, designation inventor. When Vic takes two robots he fixed up (Rambo and Nurse Ratched) to the Scrap Yards, one day they find a power source, and with it a decommissioned robot of the former HARP designation, who becomes Hap (Hysterically Angry Puppet).
What ensues is a riveting novel featuring an ace and neurospicy human character (queer, maybe autistic?) as our protagonist. I'm not sure how this is the first TJ Klune novel I've read, but I'm certain it won't be the last. Vic has to make big decisions: for himself, for his chosen few, for humanity (it's past, present, and future), as well as for all robot-kind.
There's so much here, I'll just have to encourage folks to read it for themselves and reflect on their own humanity and journeys through the pages.
What ensues is a riveting novel featuring an ace and neurospicy human character (queer, maybe autistic?) as our protagonist. I'm not sure how this is the first TJ Klune novel I've read, but I'm certain it won't be the last. Vic has to make big decisions: for himself, for his chosen few, for humanity (it's past, present, and future), as well as for all robot-kind.
There's so much here, I'll just have to encourage folks to read it for themselves and reflect on their own humanity and journeys through the pages.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Violence, and Grief
Moderate: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent
Minor: Animal death, Sexual content, and Blood