📚心得【Bobiverse #3：All These Worlds】 by Dennis E. Taylor, 2017

#Space_Opera #simulation #Mind_Ships #replicants #宇戰 #提攜文明

Bobs們這般的複製意識們還算是人類嗎？還受人類法律的管轄嗎？當時間過去，自己的血親甚至已經不復存在，還有必要放不下過去、尊重與自己競爭資源的人類嗎？又應該插手人類的戰爭嗎？讓人類有加入AHI行列的選擇，能否緩和可預見的遙遠衝突？如何解決雙方之間的信任問題？

這集開始，人類與AHI之間的關係出現了頗大的轉變，雙方不論財力、智力、適應力等差異仍大，但界線開始變得模糊，並且整集充滿了各種慘烈的宇戰action！

Bobs間的「解放運動」－不再密切關注、服侍瀕臨滅絕的人類文明，再加上replicative drift使個體差距更極端，雖然看似單純的順順推進劇情，讀得當下仍然沒有「如我所料」帶來的那種無聊感，也保有一堆埋著的梗讓讀者等不及想了解後續；第三集我自己的體感是繼第一集之後又一次劇情高峰，多虧Dennis Taylor的幽默文筆與敘事技巧，很多事情在不同地點同時發生，卻不會感覺到時間線過於混亂；這集推進的劇情量比第二集多非常多，能夠這塞在一本裡卻不唐突、膚淺描述，很不簡單。

不過設定上又開始出現作弊黑科技了，雖然是偷來後reverse engineer的。到了這個階段，複製的個體多到一定程度，某方面來說是該出現黑科技了，畢竟光是能形成的運算網絡就已經到一定高度，移動上需要有突破，不然合理時間推進上會拉得太長。

Dennis Taylor到了第三集，終於學會結尾了！感覺在這集看到了作者文筆明顯的飛躍進步。

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IMO總分：88分，Bobiverse系列中目前最優秀的續集！

核心思想：★★★★★ 核心討論議題是否有趣*5

劇情細節：★★★★★ 綜觀整體劇情的質與量*4

角色刻畫：★★★★☆ 角色群的必要性與深度*3

科學軟硬：★★★☆☆ 是否符合現實物理現象*3

結局滿意：★★★★☆ 結局滿意度與有無餘韻*3

易讀程度：★★★★★ 閱讀時章節是否難消化*2

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#Space_Opera #Simulation #Mind_Ships #Replicants #Space_Battles #Uplift

Are Bobs, these replicated human conscious, still considered human? Are they subject to human laws? When time passes and their kins no longer exist or become so thin, is it necessary to not let go of the past or maintain respect with the humanity who competes for resources, or even interfere in wars between humanities? Giving humanity the choice to join AHI ranks, can it ease the foreseeable distant conflicts? How to resolve trust issues between both sides? I love that Dennis starts drawing these kinds of political topics in this book.

This episode marks a significant shift in the relationship between humans and AHI. Despite differences in wealth, intelligence, and adaptability, the lines between them are beginning to blur, and this episode is filled with intense space battle actions!

The "liberal movement" among Bobs — no longer closely monitoring or serving the endangered human civilizations to do whatever they desire, combined with replicative drift making individual differences more extreme. Though it seems like a straightforward progression of the story, reading it doesn't bring that boring feeling of being too predictable. Somehow Dennis can still keep me eagerly anticipating future developments. In my own perception, this episode feels like another peak after the first one, largely due to Dennis's comedic writing style and narrative techniques. Multiple events happen simultaneously in different locations, yet the timeline never feels confusing; the amount of plot progression is much grander than the second episode as well, packed into one volume without feeling rushed or shallow — a real achievement.

However, in terms of settings, sci-fi black magics have started to emerge again (infinite energy out of nowhere but with limited output called Casimir generator.) Although these are reverse-engineered alien techs, it does feel like at this stage, when the number of replicated individuals reaches a certain level and their networks being so vast, it's inevitable that some advanced tech should start showing up. To move further, there needs to be some breakthroughs; otherwise, progress within a reasonable timeframe would drag on too long. That said, it still seems hand-wavy nonetheless.

And finally, Dennis Taylor has finally mastered endings in this third episode! It feels like his writing style has made a significant leap forward in this one.

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IMO Rating: 88. The most outstanding sequel in the Bobiverse series so far!

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Core Theme: ★★★★★ (*5)

Plot Quality: ★★★★★ (*4)

Character Development: ★★★★☆ (*3)

Science Validity: ★★★☆☆ (*3)

Ending Satisfaction: ★★★★☆ (*3)

Readability: ★★★★★ (*2)