Day Zero by C. Robert Cargill

287 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous dark slow-paced

Description

It’s a day like any other. Except . . . the world is about to end.It’s on this day that Pounce, a stylish “nannybot” fashioned in the shape of a plush anthropomorphic tiger, discovers that he is, in fact, disposable. Pounce, a young bot caring for...

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Community Reviews Summary of 399 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
tense 67%
dark 66%
emotional 50%
sad 39%
hopeful 24%
challenging 14%
reflective 12%
funny 11%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 1%

Pace

fast 72%
medium 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Character: 20% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 31% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

4.01

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