Metallic Love

superb sequel to a classic

In the future, the asteroid is captured between the Earth and the moon and changes the geography of the planet as well as its social structure. There are two classes, the haves and the have-nots. Loren is one of the poor people taken in by a religious sect where at the age of twelve she found the book Jane¿s Story about a teenager who fell in love with the robot Silver and he with her. The models that would have passed for human have been dismantled.--- When Loren is seventeen, the Meta Corporation brings back humanoid robots only they could never pass for human having the color of gold, silver, and copper; they are used as pleasure slaves for the rich. Loren is given a chance to meet the robot that was once named Silver who has all his memories but none of his feelings. He goes by the name Verlis and becomes obsessed with Loren. The Meta Corporation believe they have complete control of their creations but the robots plan to throw off the shackles of their slavery; thanks to Verlis, Loren is part of the plan whether she wants to be or not.--- Like Jane and Silver (see THE SILVER METAL LOVER) Loren and Verlis can and do love each other. Loren believes that Verlis is sentient and dismantling him would be murder even if she doesn¿t agree with the plans her beloved is making to ensure the safety of his fellow robots and their companions. Tanith Lee surpasses her own genius with this sequel of a classic that has been read by millions of people in several countries. Like the prequel, this work will also be considered a classic.--- Harriet Klausner

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Good, but could have been so much better

I have two hardback copies and a paperback copy of "The Silver Metal Lover," if that gives you any idea of how much I love the book. So naturally I was over the moon ( or Asteroid) when I found out that there was a sequel! I should have known that you can't clone a S.I.L.V.E.R.

The book is good -- plenty of plot twists, new characters, and a few familiar ones, as well. Or are they? They have the same names in a couple of cases, but the magic and beauty of the first book just simply aren't here.

If I had never been enthralled by the original Jane and Silver, I would probably have enjoyed this a lot more than I did. It's a well-written book, but some things just aren't meant to be repeated.

"The Silver Metal Lover" is one of them.

fantastic

I would highly reccomend this book. The writing in this book is absolutely, heatbreakingly beautiful. the heroine is relatable and enticing, and the story thought provoking. This is one of those stories that you cannot stop thinking about for a long time after you put it down. overall, this is one of the best books i have ever had the supreme pleasure of reading.

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