EAN: 9781035045686

TCHAIKOVSKY ADRIAN SERVICE MODEL

Task List Item No. 1 - Become self-aware . . .   A witty tale of robotic murder  rebellion and
belonging from the master of science fiction  Adrian Tchaikovsky. Service Model is perfect for
fans of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams.    'Intelligent  funny 
ultimately heart-breaking  and unforgettable' - Stephen Baxter  author of Proxima   Meet
Charles(TM)  the latest in robot servant technology. Programmed to undertake the most menial
household chores  Charles is loyal  efficient and logical to a fault. That is  until a rather
large fault causes him to murder his owner.  Understandably perplexed  Charles finds himself
without a master - therefore worthless in a society utterly reliant on artificial labour and
services. Fleeing the household  he enters a world he never knew existed. Human hierarchy is
disintegrating  and an entire robot ecosystem devoted to its wellbeing is struggling to find a
purpose.  Charles must face new challenges  illogical tasks and a cast of irrational
characters. He's about to discover that sometimes all it takes is a nudge to overcome the
limits of your programming. But can he help fix the world  or is it too badly broken?   'One of
the best storytellers in the business' - John Scalzi  author of Starter Villain   'Delightful
and very funny' - New Scientist    Shortlisted for Best Novel at the 2025 Hugo Awards

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