Yes, there’s a conflict there in what he’s been told to do by his father and what he believes he should do but that, I think, is undoubtedly one that readers will associate with. He’s curious and seems to care in that first chapter, and this continues right the way through the book. Although very precise and set in his daily routine, I warmed to him straight away. So it was with huge excitement that I received my copy of Adam-2, deciding to save it until I could read it without interruption! I have to say that that was quite a test for me but I’m pleased I resisted as I genuinely couldn’t put it down!Īdam is the first character you meet and there is a distinct humanness about him. I’ve been shouting about Orion Lost since then and it’s been a huge hit at school (not only with me recommending it but with children exclaiming its brilliance to others as well). I remember receiving my proof copy of Orion Lost and devouring it with the realisation that there was a gap in the market for good middle grade sci-if, one that Alastair is doing a very good job at filling.
But will Adam be accepted in a world where humans and funks are at war? Linden is wary but when Adam helps to save hir and Runa, they take him back to their camp. Then one day, the door is broken down by Linden and Runa, and that is when we discover the truth about Adam: he is a Funk (a robot).
It’s been years since he’s seen or spoken to anyone else (243 years, 8 months, 6 days, 9 hours & 51 minutes to be exact) but that’s ok as his father has said he’ll be back for him. Adam lives in a tiny room where he has a very set daily routine, one he is meticulous about keeping.
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