SERVICE MODEL
Εκδότης TOR , ISBN 9781035045686
Task List Item No. 1 - Become self-aware . .
. A witty tale of robotic murder, rebellion and belonging from the master of science fiction, Adrian Tchaikovsky - perfect for fans of Douglas Adams. Meet Charles™, the latest in robot servant technology.
Programmed to undertake the most menial household chores, Charles is loyal, efficient and logical to a fault. That is, until a rather large fault causes him to murder his owner. Understandably perplexed, Charles finds himself without a master - therefore worthless in a society utterly reliant on artificial labour and services.
Fleeing the household, he enters a world he never knew existed. Human hierarchy is disintegrating, and an entire robot ecosystem devoted to its wellbeing is struggling to find a purpose. Charles must face new challenges, illogical tasks and a cast of irrational characters.
He's about to discover that sometimes all it takes is a nudge to overcome the limits of your programming. But can he help fix the world, or is it too badly broken?'One of the best storytellers in the business' - John Scalzi'Intelligent, funny, ultimately heart-breaking, and unforgettable' - Stephen Baxter'Delightful and very funny' - New Scientist
Περίληψη
Task List Item No. 1 - Become self-aware . .
. A witty tale of robotic murder, rebellion and belonging from the master of science fiction, Adrian Tchaikovsky - perfect for fans of Douglas Adams. Meet Charles™, the latest in robot servant technology.
Programmed to undertake the most menial household chores, Charles is loyal, efficient and logical to a fault. That is, until a rather large fault causes him to murder his owner. Understandably perplexed, Charles finds himself without a master - therefore worthless in a society utterly reliant on artificial labour and services.
Fleeing the household, he enters a world he never knew existed. Human hierarchy is disintegrating, and an entire robot ecosystem devoted to its wellbeing is struggling to find a purpose. Charles must face new challenges, illogical tasks and a cast of irrational characters.
He's about to discover that sometimes all it takes is a nudge to overcome the limits of your programming. But can he help fix the world, or is it too badly broken?'One of the best storytellers in the business' - John Scalzi'Intelligent, funny, ultimately heart-breaking, and unforgettable' - Stephen Baxter'Delightful and very funny' - New Scientist
Πληροφορίες προϊόντος
- Eκδότης TOR
- ISBN 9781035045686
- Κωδικός Ευριπίδη 040100089786
- Έτος κυκλοφορίας 2025
- Σελίδες 400
- Διαστάσεις 20χ13
- Βάρος 350 gr