The year is 2075. Although it's against the law for robots to hold positions of power in the government and in large corporations, they have managed to do so largely because of the efforts of RobotWorld—one of the largest corporations on the planet. RW has created sentient robots that can totally pass for human. Taylor Morris, a human, has risen rapidly up the RobotWorld hierarchy and has earned a life of privilege. But he laments the fact that he's had to compromise many of his personal values. When he goes too far in questioning RW's negative effects on humanity to Sophia Ross, RobotWorld's brilliant leader, he's fired, then marked for death by the hidden government/RobotWorld complex. Taylor eventually becomes homeless and goes on the run. But with the help of Roz Troward, a loyal co-worker at RW who gets fired with him; Austin O'Connor, a wise old homeless philosopher, who may not be what he appears to be; and others, Taylor must match wits with the... Views: 5
A sparkling, propulsive new novel from the bestselling author of The Imperfectionists.Rome, 1955. The artists gather for a picture at a party in an ancient villa. Bear Bavinsky, creator of vast canvases, larger than life, is at the centre of the picture. His wife, Natalie, edges out of the shot. From the side of the room watches little Pinch—their son. At five years old he loves Bear almost as much as he fears him. After Bear abandons their family, Pinch will still worship him, striving to live up to the Bavinsky name; while Natalie, a ceramicist, cannot hope to be more than a forgotten muse. Trying to burn brightly in his father's shadow, Pinch's attempts flicker and die. Yet by the end of a career of twists and compromises, Pinch will enact an unexpected rebellion that will leave forever his mark upon the Bear Bavinsky legacy. A masterful, original examination of love, duty, art and fame, The Italian Teacher cements Tom Rachman... Views: 5
