Evolved

De: N.R. Walker

Narrado por: Joel Leslie

In 2068, androids are an integrated part of human life. Big Brother no longer just watches from the shadows. It's in every household.

Lloyd Salter has OCD issues with noise and mess, and he's uncomfortable with human interaction. When his ex claimed the only thing perfect enough to live up to his standards was an android, Lloyd dismissed it. But two years later, after much self-assessment, he thinks he may have been right.

SATinc is the largest manufacturer of androids in Australia, including the Fully Compatible Units known as an A-Class 10. Their latest design is the Synthetic Human Android UNit, otherwise known as SHAUN. Shaun is compatible to Lloyd's every need; the perfect fit on an intellectual and physical basis.

But Lloyd soon realizes Shaun's not like other A-Class androids. He learns. He adapts. Sure that SATinc is aware Shaun functions outside of his programmed parameters, Lloyd must find a way to keep Shaun safe. No one can know how special Shaun is. No one can know he's evolved.

Contains mature themes.

©2018 N.R. Walker (P)2018 Tantor

Another great NR Walker / Joel Leslie combo

I haven't found a book by NR Walker that I haven't loved, Evolved was the first time I've listened to one of her books without having read it first. Joel brings so much life to all the characters that I couldn't help becoming completely invested in the story (and I thought his Shaun was pluperfect) - I think i'm going to give up reading and just stick with audio !!!

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📌 Where does it fall on my personal scale? 10

• 1 not my thing • 2 didn't like the narration • 3 didn't keep my attention • 4 was good, but once was enough • 5 enjoyed it • 6 will listen again if i'm in the mood for the narrator • 7 goes on the "re-listen" list • 8 kept me up past bed-time • 9 recommended to family/friends • 10 own it in multiple formats • 11 keep a copy with me at all times
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5 ⭐️ Boy 🤖 Love 💕

When someone dumps you and suggests you try dating an Android instead, you do!

I didn’t realize the book was ending. Had me in tears and smiling at the same time. It shows the side of how dangerous it can be when our privacy can be lost at any time. I refer to our private information, home, financial and personal information. Something that currently occurs by means of fraud and hacking. The story does give A LOT to think about.

One of my favorite things about the story, is how the author implemented Isaac Asimov Three Laws of Robotics. Although if you think about it, the first law of Robotics it’s currently implemented by the military. 🙄 I suppose it is based on one’s interpretation and perspective. Anyone who has seen the movie based on Asimov’s book “I, Robot” would also understand why these laws fail to the robots. No sentient being should be subjected to a lifetime of slavery. This being said, I get why someone would want a companion; and avoid the negativity interacting with other humans can bring.

BTW, lots of sex. ❤️‍🔥 Sweet and sensual. But didn’t realize it at first. It was the love story of a lonely man who wished for companionship and intelectual debating. Seriously, the whole discussion on “Moby Dick” has left me wondering. 🤔 That’s probably what happens when one of the main characters is a philosophy professor.

When the manufacturing company stars following up on product quality and customer satisfaction, is when laughable conspiracies and paranoia make sense of things.

Edit: The Narration was beyond words! The voice actor 🎭 made me have feelings hard to bring when you’re concentrating at work. To have me sobbing there at the end, it takes more than a story teller. Really need to check out both, Author ✍️ and Narrator Joel Leslie 🎧 💖✨

The complex nature of emotions

Again another classic combo of Walker and Leslie. I would love to adapt this to a film!!

fantastic novel on a tricky subject

I love N.R. Walker, but thought that this novel wasn't for me. I'm so glad that I listened to the reviews on Storygraph and gave to book a go. The story and how it is handled is absolutely fantastic and definitely worth a re-read for me.

Storyline blew my mind

I loved the relationship between the two main characters.and the narration goes soo amazing with every character in the story. The storyline is vary different. Truly i didn’t think i would like a story like this but i was so wrong. Everything about this story is amazing and i cried and laughed a lot through out reading this story.its cute,sweet, and a heart squeezing story.i hope I’ll be able to find books similar to this one because this whole trope was awesome.

The Moby Dick references made me happy!

The Moby Dick references made my book nerd heart happy. I have memorized that first line of Moby Dick since forever, because I always felt it was the best first line ever placed in a book, next to “I am an invisible man”

So, when I read call me Ishmael, I knew I was for sure goner for this book. The writer captured my attention at that point and did not lose it. You see, that first line has been a staple in my reading journeys and has ruined MANY intro’s to new books I have opened. It was super awesome to read in this book. I couldn’t help but smile at every reference. It was awesome.

The second best part of this book are the sweet MCs.
The third best was the storyline, futuristic science.
The fourth best part was a Jay, he was so awesome.
The fifth best part was the audible whisper-sync. The narrator was really good.
The thing that didn’t work for me was the sex overdone,IMO.

Bicentennial Man with smut

This was a good time. Joel Leslie is an auto listen for me every time. It took me a bit to get into it but I was invested towards the end.

Poignant today

With this rise of AI this takes on a new perspective on sentience and what makes us human. Worth a read for sure!

I really want like one more chapter at the end

I love love love love love this book. I've listened to it three or four times now and it hits all my good book buttons Everytime. except the end. I want it to have another chapter so badly. it was over too soon.

That destroyed me in the best possible way

The story was so amazing full of heart and passion. The sex scenes were steamy. The discussions about androids was thought-provoking. Joel Leslie was giving an amazing performance throughout so good. I laughed, I cried, I loved every second of this audiobook.