_Robopocalypse_ certainly has some originality to it. The writing style is probably its most interesting feature, but as one commenter pointed out, it takes away a good bit of the suspense, since we know how the story will end from page 1. The technology in the book is also intriguing with some entertaining glimpses at where our machines and computers are headed. But a lot of the descriptions seem heavy-handed and forced. At times it feels like the reveal of the simplest device is supposed to be a revelation (like with the sensors on the walkers in the woods). At others times, I felt that some technology was never fully explained because it wasn't fully understood by the author (like the defense robots that Nomura leads). The characters were definitely interesting, but I was never drawn to them enough to really cheer for them or mourn them when they died. I also would have loved to learn more about the AI's personality. The book _Steel Beach_ by John Varley does a much better job of thoughtfully considering the mindset of AI that knows its superhuman abilities. I can't give _Robopocalypse a good review, especially knowing that it has been optioned for a movie. There are so many other science fiction stories that deserve more attention.

Couldn't stop reading it. Enjoyed the ideas and the true ingenuity that characters had. Not cookie cutter characters, people who react and adapt to the changes in their world.

Solid plot, uniquely written. Due to the story structure I did not find the book suspenseful.

This book is really good, and is told through recordings and such. It is quite good, and very believable.

Really couldn't get into it. Didn't particularly like how it was written.

What can I say that Clive Cussler, Lincoln Child, Robert Crais and others haven't already said about this novel?! Humanity in the hands of this guys wins ... hands down! Bravo!

Excellent exploration into a possible future with extensions of robotics and human hybrids.

Stylized like a series of debriefings after the fact, it did a great job of engaging me throughout the entire read. I absolutely couldn't put it down and I believe the reason for its success lies in the fact that the technology was ancilliary to the action, and was woven into the story seamlessly, rather than being one long exposé about all the technical aspects. One thing that could've been improved was that you barely got to know Miranda and too many story lines were followed at the same time, which results in a certain lack of depth regarding character development.

This book was amazing! It describes what would happen if all the robots in the world such as, Cars, Domestics, Coffee Makers, Elevators, and so on just started programing themselves and malfunctioning! All told in a series of shorts and interviews. Once you pick this book up you won't put it down till the back cover!

Found this book a little overrated. Just a bunch of short stories strung together to describe a Robot Takeover. Well written but not what I expected.