In a universe where silence reigns and loneliness is the default setting, Burns, a search droid with a penchant for existential musings, embarks on a cosmic odyssey to find life among the stars.
What did I think?
Burns is a book that definitely takes a huge leap out of my comfort zone as I don't usually read sci-fi but I really enjoyed it. It's a short novella at 52 pages long and it's a quick and worthwhile read.
It is set in space with a search droid called Burns that is searching for life. The story opens when Burns' dog dies and this is an event that Burns relives every 246.7 years when its system reboots.
The loneliness of a search droid is heart wrenching at times and even though Burns isn't human, a solitary existence is difficult to cope with so I could completely understand the creation of a canine companion.
I loved the intelligence of Burns and how it tried to beat the system. It's very thought-provoking and made me question "Who am I to say that a machine doesn't have feelings?"
Wonderfully written to appeal to both sci-fi fans and readers new to the genre, Burns is an imaginative and heartwarming tale that surprised and delighted me. A highly recommended read for anyone looking for something a little bit different.
I received a gifted hardback to read and review for the blog tour and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
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