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.I, Robot Tessa is a thoughtful, odd, and quietly affecting novel about what survives when memory fails and what begins when duty turns into love.
I liked how the story lets Tessa’s intelligence be different rather than simply superior. Her mind isn’t a shinier human mind; it has its own angles, lacunae, pleasures, and private music. She’s precise without being cold, literal without being dull, and her attempts to understand humans give the novel much of its wit.
~ BOOKLIFE REVIEWS ~
I, Robot Tessa is a smart, warm account of a robot’s discovery of her humanity.
Tessa narrates her journey into the human world with warmth and wit, the story moving swiftly even as Dennstedt explores fresh angles on classic questions about artificial intelligence. Dennstedt deftly teases out Tessa’s amusing and incisive perspective, continually building to rich questions about what it means to be human, the ramifications of advanced technology, and what the future may hold.
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~ READERS’ FAVORITE ~
I, Robot Tessa … is brilliant science fiction. The author writes in an accessible style that is sharp enough for science fiction aficionados. The landscapes are really cinematic. Readers who enjoy character-centered urban dystopian fiction will adore this book.
Joel R. Dennstedt’s novel is one of the best stories I have read about robots, and the voice of Tessa illuminates the story, making it impossible to resist. The worldbuilding … is meticulously drawn. I raced through the pages of this book!
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~ THE BOOK COMMENTARY ~
Dennstedt’s novel is a rich meditation on dystopia, set in a world devastated by its technological hubris.
I, Robot Alien is a hugely imaginative yet resonant work that is as suspenseful as it is intriguing.
This author is a skillful storyteller who forces you to think about the fate of humanity.
~ BOOKLIFE REVIEWS ~
Smart SF tale of a robot’s-eye-view of centuries of human development.
Dennstedt’s smart, sweeping adventure … offers welcome warmth and humor with a dose of profundity that only an alien visitor observing our nature could provide.
Dennstedt makes the strange familiar and the familiar strange.
~ ONLINE BOOK CLUB ~
I, Robot Alien by Joel R. Dennstedt was not what I expected it to be… a very good thing.
It is enormously entertaining… an all-around great book.
I am happy to give this book a solid five out of five stars.
Go give it a read!
~ READERS’ FAVORITE ~
I, Robot Alien is a bold, immersive work of science fiction that echoes the spirit of the genre’s golden age…
Particularly compelling is the way it holds a mirror up to human nature.
Intelligent, unique, and tremendously entertaining.
The novel lingers long after the last page.
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Previously in the Robot Series …
In a world shattered by war, a lone robot soldier awakens with one mission: to protect the last surviving human – a little girl named Amy. Together, they form an unbreakable bond in a world where hope is scarce. But danger lurks in the form of robotic mutations known as wolfhounds. One Shot’s prime directive is clear: protect Amy at all costs. On a perilous journey through a devastated world, the bond between a girl and a robot might be the key to humanity’s future. If they can survive.
~ KIRKUS REVIEWS ~
An exciting adventure exploring notions of friendship between humans and machines.
… the blossoming friendship between One Shot and Amy is affecting enough to separate this tale from others in its genre.
Dennstedt’s premise is both classic and promising…
~ BOOKLIFE REVIEWS ~
One Shot struggles to balance his protective programming with his newfound desire to help Amy become independent, as Amy develops from a frightened orphan into a brave fighter.
Their adventure, narrated through a robot’s eyes, offers a uniquely empathetic perspective on what it means to grow up.
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I loved the character of Amy.
I thought it was adorable how she would latch onto what others might consider objects, such as a construction robot or a plant, give them names, and treat them as part of her little family.
The writing style was also excellent.
~ READERS’ FAVORITE ~
… hauntingly beautiful and poignant .
The personification of the robot is ingenious.
… astonishing sophisticated narrative, dialogue, and unforgettable scenes.
I could not put this book down.
Joel R. Dennstedt, a man of unique experiences, hiked the wilds of Alaska for 15 years. For 7 ½ years, he and his brother traveled the world with everything they owned in a backpack and a duffel. Now, he writes full-time, drawing from his rich life experiences. He regularly contributes to the writing platform Medium, where he has published over 900 stories, articles, and book reviews. He is also the Final Editor for a popular series of metaphysical books about Existence—Consciousness—Bliss.
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