This is the third book in the Ware Tetralogy. Some of the characters
from the two previous books continue on in this one - like Stahn,
"Sta-Hi".
First, this book is kind of weird. The robots have "evolved" into creatures with bodies made of imipolex plastic that is infused with molds and algae. Sort of an unexpected result of the attempt to shut them down in the previous book. The "moldies" as they are now called, smell pretty bad, but they sexually "turn on" some humans - called "cheeseballs". If this concept upsets you, then this book is not for you. The sex is not super graphic, but it is made clear what goes on - and on.
Many moldies live on Earth and seem to fill servile roles for the most part. There are many on the moon as well who live apart from the humans there. Some humans like the moldies, while many do not.
It is hard to summarize what goes on in the book. Some of it seems a little pointless, but the book is entertaining for the most part - though to me the sexual parts with the moldies and cheeseballs did go a bit far. We may see the point of some of the action here when we get to the fourth book in the series.
The last part of this book concerns aliens arriving in the form of cosmic rays. Apparently, the rays carry information that can be decoded and downloaded into a moldie body and the alien can then interact with humans and regular moldies. Sort of a cool concept in many respects. The moldies figure out the decoding and try it out, but things soon go awry.
Some of these aliens are friendly and even spiritual, but one of them makes a big problem. All but one of the aliens is killed by humans - maybe an over reaction, but maybe not. The one called Shimmer survives - she comes from a place where they experience time as 2 dimensional and this seems to save her. Another cool concept, this 2-D time thing - Shimmer explains it in some detail. Food for thought here. She seems benevolent, but the book ends before we can be sure.
The fourth and last book of the series remains; it is called Realware. The series is a bit weird, but it has been entertaining and has provided some food for thought. I do have to see how it ends. I'll let you know how it looked to me when I get done with the last book. Should be soon.
That's all for now.
First, this book is kind of weird. The robots have "evolved" into creatures with bodies made of imipolex plastic that is infused with molds and algae. Sort of an unexpected result of the attempt to shut them down in the previous book. The "moldies" as they are now called, smell pretty bad, but they sexually "turn on" some humans - called "cheeseballs". If this concept upsets you, then this book is not for you. The sex is not super graphic, but it is made clear what goes on - and on.
Many moldies live on Earth and seem to fill servile roles for the most part. There are many on the moon as well who live apart from the humans there. Some humans like the moldies, while many do not.
It is hard to summarize what goes on in the book. Some of it seems a little pointless, but the book is entertaining for the most part - though to me the sexual parts with the moldies and cheeseballs did go a bit far. We may see the point of some of the action here when we get to the fourth book in the series.
The last part of this book concerns aliens arriving in the form of cosmic rays. Apparently, the rays carry information that can be decoded and downloaded into a moldie body and the alien can then interact with humans and regular moldies. Sort of a cool concept in many respects. The moldies figure out the decoding and try it out, but things soon go awry.
Some of these aliens are friendly and even spiritual, but one of them makes a big problem. All but one of the aliens is killed by humans - maybe an over reaction, but maybe not. The one called Shimmer survives - she comes from a place where they experience time as 2 dimensional and this seems to save her. Another cool concept, this 2-D time thing - Shimmer explains it in some detail. Food for thought here. She seems benevolent, but the book ends before we can be sure.
The fourth and last book of the series remains; it is called Realware. The series is a bit weird, but it has been entertaining and has provided some food for thought. I do have to see how it ends. I'll let you know how it looked to me when I get done with the last book. Should be soon.
That's all for now.
