Do you enjoy your science fiction with humor, while still delivering big ideas, hard-SF concepts, action, and genuine heart?

In this episode, I (Jim) dive into We Are Legion (We Are Bob) by Dennis E. Taylor, the first book in the wildly popular Bobiverse series. This is smart, funny, binge-worthy science fiction that asks huge questions about identity, AI, and what it really means to be human… even when you’re technically a self-replicating space probe.

After wanting to expand my sci-fi reading and hearing many of you recommend this series, a two-for-one Audible sale finally pushed this book to the top of my TBR. And let me tell you, I had so much fun that I immediately committed to reading the rest of the series in order. Time to binge, baby.

In this spoiler-lite review, I talk about:

• Why Bob Johansson is such a wildly relatable protagonist

• How the clone/replication premise actually works

• The balance of hard science and accessible storytelling

• The humor, heart, and hopeful tone of the story

• Who this book is perfect for — and who it might NOT work for

• And why this is such a great entry point into modern science fiction

If you’ve been curious about the Bobiverse, or if you’re looking for a sci-fi read that’s both clever and incredibly fun, this might be exactly what you’re looking for.

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0:00 - Opening

1:24 - Book Details

2:26 - Why Jim Read This

3:09 - Spoiler-Lite Summary

4:07 - Jim’s Take

5:12 - 10 Reasons You May Love This Story

9:34 - Three Reasons It Might Not Work for Some Readers

11:11 - Final Thoughts

11:38 - Closing & Wrap-Up

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