The First Robot President
Taylor, Robert, Carlyle
Verkauft von Chiron Media, Wallingford, Vereinigtes Königreich
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In den Warenkorb legenVerkauft von Chiron Media, Wallingford, Vereinigtes Königreich
AbeBooks-Verkäufer seit 2. August 2010
Zustand: Neu
Anzahl: 10 verfügbar
In den Warenkorb legenBestandsnummer des Verkäufers 6666-IUK-9780578372426
Fourth Edition of Robert Carlyle Taylor's Award-Winning Debut Novel
The First Robot President combines science fiction with political satire, making fun of Democrats and Republicans in equal measure. The novel centers around Thomas Jenkins, a lobbyist, and his robot wife whose political ambitions land her on the Green Party's 2520 Presidential ticket.
"... an atmospheric and entertaining roller-coaster ride with high stakes. Plenty of twists and a satisfying finale make it an engrossing read." BookView Review
"... a sparkling satire ... a political comedy the reader can enjoy whatever their partisan affiliation." Cecelia Hopkins for Readers' Favorite
"A novel that makes you think and laugh ... Taylor does an amazing job at keeping the reader hooked through this political satire..." Fay Gibb, Goodreads
"... a perfect combination of science fiction and politics." Paige Loveitt for Reader Views
"...In Taylor's futuristic world, the rich, as ever, enjoy every privilege and the poor struggle to make ends meet ... The pacing is smooth and plotting tight. Esmeralda's quest rockets the plot along toward an unexpected yet satisfying conclusion. ..Taylor weaves in a political satire with much food for thought on environmental concerns, poverty, and war. Lighthearted and fun, the novel makes for a page-turning read." The Prairies Book Review
"...an entertaining science fiction satire made fascinating because of its behind-the-scenes looks at the bruising world of modern politics." Foreword Clarion Reviews
"The First Robot President's dialogue, which composes much of the text, is riveting and realistic ...Robert Carlyle Taylor's skill in writing dialogue and exploring the ethics of having a robot as president make this novel an intriguing dive into pertinent topics." IndieReader
"... From the very beginning, the story pulls you in. The world-building and character development make you feel part of the world. The plot itself was eye-opening...It's definitely a ride to a more realistic future of our society." Gisela, Goodreads</
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