We Are Legion (We Are Bob) - Book REVIEW!

In this episode of Next Chapter, we review 'We Are Legion (We Are Bob)' by Dennis E. Taylor. This sci-fi gem follows the story of Bob Johansson, a man who finds himself as a digital consciousness tasked with exploring the universe. Join us as we delve into Bob's unique journey, filled with humor, adventure, and thought-provoking concepts about identity and existence.
We'll discuss the book's inventive premise, engaging writing style, and the compelling themes that make 'We Are Legion (We Are Bob)' a standout in the science fiction genre. Whether you're a sci-fi veteran or new to the genre, this review will highlight why this book should be on your reading list.
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[@cwstatic]

I’ve loved this series! Glad you guys are getting into the series.

[@NextChapterYT]

We’re loving it too!! Thanks!

[@akellerhouse83]

After reading all the available Bobiverse books, I'm leaning toward Bob not being his original self. I think after the first book, I still thought of Bob as human. I don't know. It's a tough question. But this series is a lot of fun and I can't wait until the new one comes out in Sept.

[@ryanskeff]

As someone who hasn't read Sanderson I appreciate the reviews, but...as someone who just finished the Red Rising series I am STOKED for yall to start that one.

[@NextChapterYT]

Loving it so far and only a couple hours in! Can wait to get to the review!

[@exaggeratedhistory]

I havent heard of this one excited to hear of you recommend it. Always looking to add more good books to the to be read list

[@NextChapterYT]

It’s a good one!! We didn’t do a spoiler free review on this video (still workout out a good way to do that in the future!) but definitely would recommend!! Very fun read, especially if you like sci-fi. Fun and a thinker. I’d wrap it up as a space adventure book. Let us know if you end up reading it and what you think!

[@koalabear6089]

We read this recently on the fantology discord as part of our monthly book club so it was super cool to see you guys discussing it. I was on the side of Jaden in thinking that Bob was a person. I thought it was interesting that Marty seemed to indicate that a person was a soul / physical self ... Our book club chatted about Ship of Theseus and also what about a recent guy who lost ALL of his limbs through sepsis and there's nothing left of him essentially except his head and a torso and prosthetics. Others said - what are we if not our memories / thoughts so therefore Bob was Bob and still 'human'... but then we thought - what does this mean for people with Alzheimers or dementia? We had to stop some of our conversations because it hit up against religious issues and we didn't want to argue :D The other thing that was interesting for me was that when the Bobs split off, it's not necessarily that they become different people - it's just that different aspects of the same Bob became dominant eg it's possible Bob himself didn't know that he had certain aspects to his personality as he may not have been that introspective. For instance, within ourselves we all have goofy / dark / friendly / romantic sides that may not be known to others or even ourselves. Also in terms of authors who research. I love Connie Willis. Her books take ages to come out because she takes YEARS to research her books ... They are amazing and worth it but she takes such a long time to write them because of all the research.

[@NextChapterYT]

Wow sounds like a super fun discord!! I completely agree on the ‘same personality but one element of it becomes dominant’ thread, and it’s so cool to see! My favourite theory from the video was that all of humanities traits are within Bob, they are just mostly muted or suppressed, and over time all of them will come out!

[@koalabear6089]

@@NextChapterYT ha you should join the fantology book club. you'd love it :D I think they were going to try to find you at Dragonsteel this year :)

[@akellerhouse83]

I never hear anyone talk about Connie Willis! I loved her time travel books so much. The WW2 books were so interesting.

[@valliyarnl]

8:26 good take from Marty about Bob.i like the soul argument. The bobs r copies I liked the Bob that met the aliens the most

[@NextChapterYT]

Thanks! Haha it’s hard to explain but a copy feels like something new! The soul of a person feels important

[@koalabear6089]

Also... that replicant they found - not a New Zealander. Was an Australian. I know people mix us up :D

[@NextChapterYT]

Hahaha so sorry about that!! I thought they had mentioned he was in New Zealand but maybe it was because of the ‘escaping the onslaught from Brazil’ or I just totally forgot lol

[@Ms.Pronounced_Name]

Walt Disney being cryofrozen is 100% a rumor and probably not true, but related fun fact: the microwave was used to harmlessly defrost cryogenically frozen hamsters. Not a joke, Tom Scott has a video about it where he interviews the guy who did it

[@NextChapterYT]

I looked it up after and unfortunately yeah the Disney thing is just a rumor :P And that’s WILD about the hamsters!

[@zigdonfreud]

Are you going to review the other books in this series? Book 5 release date is Sept 5. Also Red Rising is amazing, hope you will enjoy it.

[@NextChapterYT]

This is a great idea! Definitely taking a look at our schedule to see what we can fit in! And loving it so far! I’m excited to talk it over with Jaden!