Robopocalypse (Robo 1)

Daniel H. Wilson

ISBN 10: 0857204149 / ISBN 13: 9780857204141

Editore: Simon & Schuster UK 26/04/2012, 2012

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• Titolo: Robopocalypse (Robo 1)
• Editore: Simon & Schuster UK 26/04/2012
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0857204149
• ISBN 13: 9780857204141
• Rilegatura: Brossura
• Condizione: Very Good

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Riassunto

Roughly twenty years from now, our technological marvels unite and turn against us. A childlike but massively powerful artificial intelligence known as Archos comes online…and kills the man who created it. This first act of betrayal leads Archos to gain control over the global network of machines and technology that regulates everything from transportation to utilities, defence and communications. In the early months, sporadic glitches are noticed by a handful of unconnected humans - from a senator and single mother disconcerted by her daughter's "smart" toys, to a lonely Japanese bachelor, to an isolated U.S. soldier - but most are unaware of the growing rebellion until it is far too late. Then, in the span of minutes, at a moment known later in history as Zero Hour, every mechanical device in our world rebels, setting off the Robot War that both decimates and - for the first time in history - unites humankind.

Recensione

'Terrific page-turning fun' Stephen King
'As a book editor, you're always looking for something unique and riveting to come across the transom. Robopocalypse is one of the most exciting and original novels I've read in a very long time. Daniel H. Wilson is not only a brilliant robotics engineer but also an extraordinary writing talent' Jason Kaufman, editor of The Da Vinci Code
'A brilliantly conceived thriller that could well become horrific reality. A captivating tale, Robopocalypse will grip your imagination from the first word to the last, on a wild rip you won't soon forget. What a read...unlike anything I've read before' Clive Cussler, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
'...an excellent, entertaining and emotional look at what might be if the robots ever do rebel. If my only complaint about a book is that it's too short, then I think it's a pretty good sign' bookthing.co.uk