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  • The Last Human

  • By: Lee Bacon
  • Narrated by: Michael Crouch
  • Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (221 ratings)

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The Last Human

By: Lee Bacon
Narrated by: Michael Crouch
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In a future when humans are believed to be extinct, what will one curious robot do when it finds a girl who needs its help?

In the future, robots have eliminated humans, and 12-year-old robot XR_935 is just fine with that. Without humans around, there is no war, no pollution, no crime. Every member of society has a purpose. Everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Until the day XR discovers something impossible: a human girl named Emma.

Now, Emma must embark on a dangerous voyage with XR and two other robots in search of a mysterious point on a map. But how will they survive in a place where rules are never broken and humans aren't supposed to exist? And what will they find at the end of their journey?

Humorous, action-packed, and poignant, The Last Human tells a story about friendship, technology, and challenging the status quo no matter the consequences. It's not just about what it means to be a robot - it's about what it means to be a friend.

©2019 Lee Bacon (P)2019 Recorded Books
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Good book

After listening to Interview with a Robot, I went looking for more from this author. This story has a cultural depth and builds steadily, drawing you in. Probably in terms of literature, it is better than Interview with a Robot--but just not quite as much fun. Like all good writing, this book has layers of message. In these difficult political times, it is very apt. Don't miss this author.

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Amazing book!!

Slow start, narrator voice is somewhat monotonous (which matches the robot characters). Overall, great audiobook!

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Good but not Great

Pace was good. Interesting story but no real hook. I'm saying that it is an entertaining book and story but not a book club level book.

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Such a good story!

What I found strangely good about the book was that I related to one of the main characters, that is XR (a robot.) I feel like XR's personality fits mine very closely, and seeing his flaws made me think about my own. I also loved XR's tranformation throughout the story, how he becomes more human as the story goes on.
Though I relate to XR the most, I think Ceeron is my favourite character. He's funny and is willing to put others first before himself.

I also loved how the book was narrated by XR in 1st person, as if we're the robot entering this new world for the first time, learn how it works, but then must question what we've been told, and change throughout the story.

I thought it was interesting that the subject of God and religion wasn't brought up, but I can imagine trying to get that theme in would mess with the flow of the story. I just think that, with the theme of purpose, it would fit well, because questions like, "where do we humans get our purpose? Is it God that gives our life purpose, or do we simply create our own?" I just think that would've been an interesting theme to touch on. But this is a childrens book, so maybe that might be a bit too deep of a theme.

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Could be a fantastic movie

Loved the character development and story. Has it all. Adventure, suspense, humor, love, empathy, moral.

The “slash” writing is very unfortunate and nearly ruined this book for me but loved everything else so grit my teeth.

Adored the voice of xeron or ciron.

Skd was cute and xr and xeron so funny together.

Wonderful.

Truly would be a great movie, cross between terminator and somewhere over the rainbow.

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This awesome story!!!!!

This is a awesome story with an awesome moral and the characters are so heartfelt🥺😢

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Awesome read !

Loved the idea, good reader , good performance, brought characters to life !
This has also inspired me to get into 3D animation and begin work on my own story !
Props to the artist, we await your next masterpiece !

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Amazing endless great book

It is first a bit boring but after a while it is really interesting and is interesting what will happen next.

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Wonderful

This book has it all. Adventure, empathy and heart! What a treat and so well read!

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Wonderful Book

My family loved this audiobook! I appreciated the conversations that came forth from different perspectives.

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