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When H.A.R.L.I.E. Was One: Release 2.0

David Gerrold
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When H.A.R.L.I.E. Was One: Release 2.0

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1988

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David Gerrold

When H.A.R.L.I.E. Was One: Release 2.0

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1988
Book Details
Pages

287

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

1988

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.1

1,373 ratings

69%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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When H.A.R.L.I.E. Was One: Release 2.0 by David Gerrold is praised for its insightful exploration of artificial intelligence and human interaction. Readers appreciate Gerrold's forward-thinking approach and engaging narrative. However, some find the pacing uneven and the technical details occasionally dense. Overall, it's a compelling read for fans of speculative fiction.

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Who Should Read When H.A.R.L.I.E. Was One: Release 2.0?

A reader who enjoys When H.A.R.L.I.E. Was One: Release 2.0 is likely fascinated by the interplay of AI and human emotions, similar to themes in Asimov's I, Robot. They appreciate deep philosophical questions about consciousness, akin to those explored in Dick’s Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?.

4.1

1,373 ratings

69%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

287

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

1988

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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