A review by lmm0
Annie Bot by Sierra Greer

challenging dark reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Annie Bot, created to be Doug's perfect girlfriend, starts questioning her identity as she evolves. Programmed to meet Doug's needs, her increasing humanity challenges their relationship's authenticity. Annie must now navigate her own desires and rights, questioning her role and seeking autonomy beyond her initial programming. Her journey raises ethical questions about AI's autonomy and its role in relationships.
***
I don't even know where to go with this one. Didn't love it, didn't hate it, just feel immense indifference. Listened on audio, and I did enjoy the narration done by [author:Jennifer Jill Araya|17992788] - I think it was on the shorter side, maybe 8 hours or so? With that said, it felt longer than that - but not to the point where it bothered me, or I felt like there were things that were totally irrelevant or unnecessary to the story. None of the characters were particularly likable either, which definitely adds to the lower star rating. I will say, I totally thought the ending was going to go in a different direction - and after reading some of the other 3 star reviews, I am glad to see I'm not the only one with the same thought. Honestly, I would have liked it a lot better if it ended the way I wanted it to go.
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