🏷️ AI Protagonist
7 entries tagged with this trope
Klara and the Sun
Kazuo Ishiguro · 2021
An artificial friend observes the human world with wonder and devotion. Ishiguro writes AI better than any sci-fi author because he understands loneliness.
All Systems Red
Martha Wells · 2017
A security robot hacks its own governor module and just wants to watch soap operas. But its humans keep getting into trouble. Murderbot is the introverted icon we all deserve.
Klara and the Sun
Kazuo Ishiguro · 2021
Klara is an Artificial Friend who watches the world from a store window, waiting to be chosen. Her observations about human love are devastating in their simplicity. Ishiguro at his most tender.
All Systems Red
Martha Wells · 2017
A security robot hacks its own governor module but just wants to watch soap operas. Then it has to save its humans. Murderbot is the most relatable character in sci-fi.
Klara and the Sun
Kazuo Ishiguro · 2021
Klara is an Artificial Friend waiting in a store to be chosen. She's observant, hopeful, and devoted to the sun. Her story of love and sacrifice is quietly devastating.
Ancillary Justice
Ann Leckie · 2013
A ship AI, reduced to a single body, hunts for revenge against the ruler of the galaxy.
Klara and the Sun
Kazuo Ishiguro · 2021
Klara is an Artificial Friend who watches the world from a store window. When a girl chooses her, Klara devotes everything to keeping her well. Quiet and devastating.