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Service Model by Adrian Tchaikovsky

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... a goal-driven AI protagonist navigating a mission gone awry?

All Systems Red by Martha Wells

If you loved the relentless drive and clear objectives of the household robot in Service Model, you'll be captivated by Murderbot's journey in All Systems Red. Like the butler model, Murderbot is bound by programming but constantly challenged by unpredictable circumstances, forcing it to improvise while still focused on its mission. The tension between duty and autonomy, as well as the suspenseful, purpose-driven plot, will resonate with you.

... humor and wit in stories about artificial intelligence and humanity?

The Humans by Matt Haig

Did the satirical, dryly witty observations of human society in Service Model make you smile? The Humans delivers a hilarious, poignant look at human absurdity, as an alien tries to navigate life in a human body. The clever commentary, comedic misunderstandings, and sly humor about what makes people tick will hit the same sweet spot as Adrian Tchaikovsky’s robot butler’s misadventures.

... morally ambiguous artificial intelligences?

Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan

If you were intrigued by the ethically complex choices facing the robot protagonist in Service Model, you'll find Machines Like Me a thought-provoking read. The android Adam’s struggle with morality and the blurry lines between right and wrong mirror the conundrums faced by Tchaikovsky’s butler, offering a fresh perspective on the nature of conscience and responsibility.

... philosophical explorations of purpose, identity, and artificial beings?

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

If you were drawn to the existential questions and deeper themes of consciousness and service in Service Model, Never Let Me Go will captivate you. Through the lives of students at a mysterious school, Ishiguro crafts a haunting exploration of what it means to serve, to love, and to be human—echoing the poignant philosophical undertones of Tchaikovsky’s work.

... detailed worldbuilding with unique post-human societies?

The Quantum Thief by Hannu Rajaniemi

If the richly imagined world and societal systems in Service Model fascinated you, you'll be amazed by the inventive setting of The Quantum Thief. Rajaniemi’s post-human Martian society is filled with intricate rules, layered cultures, and complex social contracts—much like the rigid protocols and societal expectations that shape the robot protagonist’s journey.

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