Bogdan Bogdanov has created the ultimate robot in Semmant, a sentient creation who lives inside a computer and whose calculating ability to rule the stock markets makes his creator rich. There's only one problem: riches alone do not make happiness: love does - and when Bogdan falls in love, he finds...
A Simple Soul is anything but simple. As with matryoshka nesting dolls, Russian author Vadim Babenko fits stories inside stories in this clever, cerebral, and complex novel. Babenko tucks an unlikely romance inside an intricate thriller, wraps it in intellectual musings, and sends the whole thing on...
Originally posted on http://www.TracingTheStars.com - I was provided a free copy in exchange for an honest review. I am going to start off by saying that the above synopsis, provided on Goodreads and Amazon, gives a completely skewed and incorrect tone, assumption and impression to readers about thi...
Would you recommend this book? How would you rate it? ***I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoy science fiction. I loved the idea of a man creating a robot.What do you think will be your lasting impression of this book?The book was about an eccentric scientist and his quest for k...
What motivates a given character’s actions? Do you think those actions are justified or ethical?Bogdan was motivated by lack of fulfilment. He was bored. Always wanting more, wanting to walk on the dark side. Always looking for something even though to an outsider he seemed to have it all.Which c...
Is the plot well-developed? Is it believable?The plot is believable. And the story was well-written so it captured my attention and I couldn't wait to finish the book.Do any characters grow or change during the course of the novel?In the end, I guess Bogdan realized his fate and came to accept it.Wh...
What did you think of the style of the writer? The style was fine.Was the story credible? The characters credible? The story and characters were credible and I can definitely see something like this happening in the future, if it hasn't happened already.What are the most important relationships in...
Did you find this book a quick read? Why or why not? It wasn't a quick read and the reader really needs to understand what is happening to enjoy the story. One thing though, I did not like Bogdan's way of treating people. He needed to be portrayed as a loner, as many of these types are.What are yo...
Have you ever experienced anything similar to the action of this novel?No experiences like this and the author definitely did a good job in creating a make believe world.At the end of the book, do you feel hope for the characters?I do feel some hope although I think Bogdan's loneliness was his own d...
Who was your favorite character? What did you appreciate about him/her?I liked Anna. She was a classy lady and she never passed judgement.Consider the main character: what does he or she believe in? What is he or she willing to fight for?He believes in the future. He fights to learn more, do more,...
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