4 Stars...I think.I read Robogenesis directly after having re-read Robopacalypse and I might be giving four stars based on the tandem. I am not quite sure how to grade Robogenesis on its own. I can't wait to read it again with a better understanding of the story.Initially, I found it very hard to read. I couldn't figure out a way to attack it. I tried to read it from the same vantage point as Robopacalypse and just couldn't get a grasp on it. But I couldn't put it down. I tried wiping the slate clean and reading it, and still couldn't find a way to plant my feet, gather up all the threads of stories and make sense of it. But I couldn't put it down. I was drawn to the characters, the conflict and the world the author has created but had a hard time reading the first third of the book in general. After a while, I figured out where the book was headed and was able to enjoy it more.I appreciate the continuation of the story in a most unexpected way, and for that it gets high marks. Wilson's creativity is never in doubt, nor his passion for the book. Some of the ideas really came out of left field but are appreciated.I think that there is a bit of genius in this book that a second reading will make obvious. There is just something there that is weird and wondrous at the same time. I am looking forward to a third book to wrap up the trilogy good grief, I thought I was never going to finish this. I started on audio, which was okay, until the story started to get toooo loooong, and the robot voice narration was obnoxiously slow. By the time I couldn't take it anymore, I had already gotten more than halfway through, so I thought I would pick up a paper copy to finish. Alas, lacking motivation, it took me weeks to drag my way through the rest of it. too much description, not enough action.
What do You think about Robogenesis (2014)?
I really enjoyed reading it, but it was messier and just all around weirder than Robopocalypse.
—secret12491
I liked the first book better but the story was still pretty good in this one.
—MOH007
That rarest sequel that trumps the original. Can't wait for the conclusion!
—jemina
