Rone Isa
by Robin Murarka
WHAT SECRETS RESIDE IN ENOYA’S ARTIFICIAL MIND?
From the acclaimed author of AKIN, Robin Murarka’s Rone Isa traverses that border between science and literary fiction, weaving a futuristic dystopian world seeped in technology and wonder.
“Robin Murarka has delivered a tour-de-force in the provocative, daring Rone Isa.” – Jessica Tingling, San Francisco Book Review
Garbled noise, quickly becoming coherent, strange messages, and soon, she is revealed, calling herself ‘Enoya’. The engineer, Dargaud, locked in his small, decrepit loft, marvels over his creation, unaware that she is observing him as much as he is observing her.
Set in the futuristic metropolis of Agnus Sistra IV, Rone Isa follows the newly birthed artificial intelligence, ‘Enoya’, as she learns about the world of man, trying to comprehend abstraction and violence, much as a child would. Dargaud, the engineer that created her, also explores the newfound equity in her abilities, and basks in the carnality afforded to him through her achievements.
Reminiscent of 2001: A Space Odyssey and Blade Runner (Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?), Rone Isa delves into the depths of artificial intelligence and its relationship with humans.
What secrets reside in her artificial mind? And will Dargaud’s excess destroy him?
4 out of 5 fairies
3.5, rounding up to 4
I was absolutely intrigued by this book, and overall, I’m a little torn on where I stand with it. I absolutely hated Dargaud; at times, he absolutely made my skin crawl. Although the prose was a bit over the top at times, I didn’t mind it. It only really bothered me when Dargaud went on these odd, semi-philosophical rants. Enoya definitely captured my attention, and her existence in itself was enough to make the reader think. I honestly think this would have been a solid 4 if I didn’t loathe the leading man with every fiber of my being.
Born in the remote areas of Northern Canada, author Robin Murarka grew up immersed in books, and his passion for great stories has never faltered. He fuels this passion by creating diverse, uninhibited works, writing as a reader.
Within every story he creates, there encompasses a strong underlying literary quality, coating any genre, whether it be science, historical or horror, with a rich, raw humanity. This exposes itself in ways that intensify the reader experience, echoing a past and future that resonate long after the story is over. As a dedicated wordsmith, he meticulously tunes every work, ensuring the reader experience is as enriching as possible, allowing the story to unfold with ease.
If you are a fan of the familiar but unconventional, disturbingly true yet unexplored, you’re sure to enjoy Robin’s work.
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