🚀 What makes Bob… Bob?

After loving the original We Are Bob trilogy, I had one big question: could Dennis E. Taylor actually push the Bobiverse somewhere new — or was this going to feel like more of the same? In this spoiler-lite review of Heaven’s River, Book 4 of the Bobiverse series, I dive into the megastructure mystery, the tighter narrative focus, and the surprisingly deep identity questions that take this installment into more philosophical territory.

This time, the Bobiverse doesn’t just expand outward — it digs inward. What does it mean to be a copy? When does a version stop being “Bob”? And can hard sci-fi accidentally stumble into questions that feel almost theological? I break down what works, what may not work for some readers, and why I’m genuinely impressed with how creatively Taylor continues developing this universe.

If you enjoyed the original trilogy, this is one you’ll want to hear about.

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📚 Book Covered:

Heaven’s River by Dennis E. Taylor

Book 4 in the Bobiverse series

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0:00 - Opening

1:12 - Book Details

2:38 - Why Jim Read This

3:20 - Spoiler-Lite Summary

4:06 - Six Reasons You May Love This

6:31 - Three Reasons It Might Not Be for You

7:45 - Final Thoughts

8:53 - Closing & Wrap-Up

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