A review by flyaway
A Robot in the Garden by Deborah Install

adventurous funny lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

The story of A Robot in the Garden is everything including charming, witty, and fun.  The mix of downtrodden Englishman and his Robot friend are just great.  The books feels oddly real in the way the characters interact with each other and the world.  Ben's growth and the realizations about Tang make for a great read with a satisfying ending.

Personally I read Ben as a mix of my boss and Martin Freeman.  And Tang as kinda a Wall-E esc with a bit of Beymax thrown in.