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Saturn's Children by Charles Stross
Saturn's Children by Charles Stross






Saturn

Written in the first person by a female robot bot named Freya the story twists and turns with multiple personalities, a complex plot, much intrigue and misdirection. What ensues is a bizarre culture of slavery. Unfortunately for homo-sapiens, we die out and leave the robots in charge with human objectives and a streak of subservience. This novel is about robots that we humans create. Pleasent, Complicated Space Opera - Very Enjoyableĭuring the reading of this self-proclaimed ‘space opera,’ I admit to swinging from wondering why I was still listening to being enthralled. You may end up liking it way more with that in mind. That way you don't get lost in a barrage of "what the heck am I listening to moments" that make it difficult to get engaged with the plot. Just know that it's 50 shades of gray for robots. So if you are looking to read this, I don't want to discourage you. However, as I said, it's not always easy to follow. And a very realistic take on space travel. For example the idea of humans leaving robots that are still tied to human rules programmed into them. Underneath all the Rule 34/Japanese Manga bizarro-ness is a sci-fi story with a few good things.

Saturn

I think they meant for "space opera" to be a clue as to the erotic nature.but I missed the point. I was just too uncommitted (or disturbed) to rewind. I would tune out way too often because of the weird sex scenes and would then have lost some key moments that were plot related by the time I remembered to actively listen again. And if you're not prepared for that, it will kill the story. I went into this thinking it was a sci-fi book. If you know it's erotica beforehand, it might help








Saturn's Children by Charles Stross