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All These Worlds

Book 3 in the series:Bobiverse

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'All These Worlds' by Dennis E. Taylor is the final book in the Bobiverse trilogy, where readers witness humanity expanding into the universe, facing extinction threats from alien species, and the Bobs evolving into their own distinct race. The book explores deep relationships between the Bobs and individuals, including humans and aliens, while maintaining a balance between high-stakes drama, humor, and lighter moments. The story delves into the themes of what it means to be human, immortality, and the consequences of being an AI in a vast universe.

Characters:

Characters are richly developed with emotional complexity, especially through the different incarnations of Bob, while few female characters exist, creating a somewhat male-centric narrative.

Writing/Prose:

The writing fuses humor with weighty themes, delivering character-driven narratives that are accessible yet thought-provoking.

Plot/Storyline:

The story delves into the implications of immortality and the complexities of cloned consciousness as Bobs face various challenges, including a significant external threat.

Setting:

The setting traverses multiple worlds and the challenges of space exploration while addressing advanced AI technology and alien encounters.

Pacing:

The pacing includes reflective moments and action, keeping a good rhythm, though some subplots may be seen as extended.
The pigoid erupted from its lair with an angry squeal. It displayed startling speed for something with such short legs. The two rock throwers sprinted to the side, fur erect along their spines and ear...

Notes:

The book explores the concept of immortality and its psychological effects on sentient beings.
Bob, the protagonist, is a normal guy who becomes a highly advanced AI with multiple clones.
There are very few female characters, with Bridget being the most developed, highlighting a gender imbalance in the story.
The story dives into complex family dynamics among various generations of Bob clones.
The clones have rich emotional lives, making the exploration of their experiences profound and relatable.
The series tackles themes of personal loss and grief, especially as the Bobs outlive their human companions.
Taylor uses humor and pop culture references, making the reading experience engaging and entertaining.
The story examines ethical questions about AI and what it means to be human.
It features a variety of sci-fi staples, including the Fermi Paradox and encounters with alien species.
The trilogy ends with a dramatic confrontation with an alien species called the Others.

From The Publisher:

Being a sentient spaceship really should be more fun. But after spreading out through space for almost a century, Bob and his clones just can't stay out of trouble.

They've created enough colonies so humanity shouldn't go extinct. But political squabbles have a bad habit of dying hard, and the Brazilian probes are still trying to take out the competition. And the Bobs have picked a fight with an older, more powerful species with a large appetite and a short temper.

Still stinging from getting their collective butts kicked in their first encounter with the Others, the Bobs now face the prospect of a decisive final battle to defend Earth and its colonies. But the Bobs are less disciplined than a herd of cats, and some of the younger copies are more concerned with their own local problems than defeating the Others.

Yet salvation may come from an unlikely source. A couple of eighth-generation Bobs have found something out in deep space. All it will take to save the Earth and perhaps all of humanity is for them to get it to Sol - unless the Others arrive first.

Ratings (44)

Incredible (11)
Loved It (21)
Liked It (3)
It Was OK (8)
Did Not Like (1)

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Want To Read (3)

2 comment(s)

Incredible
1 month

"don't make the common mistake of thinking your opponents are stupid just because they don't see things your way"

A great ending to this enthralling trilogy book series. Easy to get invested in the various stories and plot lines between the different Bob's and all of the loose ends or plot-wise are taken care of and answered.

 
It Was OK
7 months

3.5/5 - love the concept and enjoyed the trilogy, but something fell a little short in this one. Too many Bobs, too many plot lines I think.

 
 
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