We Are Legion (We Are Bob) Review
A hilarious and thought-provoking sci-fi adventure that proves one Bob is never enough.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: Science Fiction, Humor, Space Exploration
Perfect For: Fans of The Martian, Redshirts, Murderbot Series or Project Hail Mary
Steam Level: None (unless you count spaceship heat shields)
Introduction
If you have ever wished there were more of you to handle life’s chaos like school drop offs, laundry mountains, book deadlines, and still somehow binge read a series, then We Are Legion (We Are Bob) by Dennis E. Taylor might just be your new favorite escapist fantasy.
This is not your average hard sci fi novel. It is witty, self aware, and filled with Star Trek, Firefly, and nerd culture Easter eggs that will make you grin like a kid at Comic Con. Taylor somehow manages to turn deep space existentialism into something laugh out loud funny.
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Taylor takes the well worn idea of uploading human consciousness into machines and makes it feel brand new. Our hero, Bob Johansson, wakes up a hundred years after his death only to find himself reincarnated as a self replicating AI probe. Cue the existential dread and a whole lot of snark.
But this is not one of those dark tech dystopias. It is the kind of story where you are laughing one minute and questioning your own humanity the next. Bob’s evolution from an ordinary programmer to a digital pioneer is both ridiculous and oddly relatable. Think The Martian meets Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy with a hint of Wall E for emotional support.
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If you loved the problem solving charm of The Martian or Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary, We Are Legion (We Are Bob) is right up your alley. Taylor’s humor hits the perfect sweet spot. It is smart enough to make you feel clever for getting the joke, but not so technical that you need a physics degree to follow along.
Bob’s AI replicas, yes he clones himself, all develop unique personalities. Imagine if your intrusive thoughts could actually build spaceships and argue with you about which planet to colonize first. That is basically the plot and it is fantastic.
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The book also manages to be surprisingly emotional. Underneath all the code optimization and interstellar banter, Bob wrestles with big questions about what makes us human, what is worth preserving, and whether being alive is about biology or consciousness. It is thoughtful without losing its comedic edge, which is a rare combination in modern sci fi.
And yes, I found myself oddly attached to a spaceship named Bob. It is fine. We are fine.
Final Thoughts
We Are Legion (We Are Bob) is one of those books that reminds you why sci-fi is fun. It doesn’t just explore new worlds. It explores what happens when humanity hands the universe’s car keys to a sarcastic nerd with too much curiosity and not enough supervision.
If you love funny science fiction, artificial intelligence stories, and space adventures with heart, this one deserves a top spot on your TBR.
