Roderick at Random
Roderick at Random is a novel by John Sladek published in 1983.
Plot summary
Roderick at Random is a novel in which Roderick the robot tries to learn about being human.[1]
Reception
Dave Langford reviewed Roderick at Random for White Dwarf #39, and stated that "The first worthwhile SF to arrive in 1983 is John Sladek's Roderick at Random [...] Sladek's satire is merciless, hilariously pointing out how humans prefer not to think for themselves, programmed by newspapers, tranquillizers, food fads or batty cults becoming much more predictable and less rational than poor Roderick. Sad, but not far from being true."[1]
Reviews
- Review by Faren Miller (1983) in Locus, #268 May 1983
- Review by Cherry Wilder (1983) in Foundation, #29 November 1983
- Review by David Pringle (1985) in Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels
- Review by L. J. Hurst (1990) in Vector 157
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References
- Langford, Dave (March 1983). "Critical Mass". White Dwarf. Games Workshop (Issue 39): 29.
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