Copy Me: & Other Science Fiction Stories

This is primarily a collection of what I consider "idea stories," which are thoughtful and thought-provoking extrapolations of current social trends, with an emphasis on technology. All are well-written, but they vary in their emotional impact. The title story is more a "how-to" for dealing with a too-intrusive government.I especially liked "Human" in which a future social worker is tasked with determining whether an elderly woman is still considered "human and alive" rather than a cyborg (declared dead), despite many artificial enhancements. She passes with flying colors, even sharing with him the VR version of her (declared dead) grandson, based on earlier recordings. The ending is a lovely twist.

I'm the publisher and editor of this book (S+) but I still want to give it a review because I am convinced that Kirkland will eventually be seen as the next Isaac Asimov. One reviewer wrote, "Touches that tight sweet spot between right now and the next technical leap with so little effort, one is left with the uncomfortable feeling he may be writing this from the future." Exactly!I worked with Kirkland to convince him to get his stories published because he doesn't realize what a gift he has (does any writer, I wonder?) Another reviewer wrote, "I loved working with this author, but especially love it that his phenomenal imagination has finally been "captured" in print. Another reviewer wrote, "On a part with the likes of David Brin, Neal Stephenson, and Charles Cross.

In this short anthology, Laston Kirkland has painted science fiction imagery that will stay with me for a very long time, in good and thought-provoking ways. I wish I had read this a while ago so that it could have been informing my thinking all this time. Do your future self a favor and let these ideas in.Violence? No fist fights or killing, but some government authority overreach that could be frightening.Sexual Content? No pretending that it doesn't exist; some sexual attraction and tension.This is an anthology, so different stories have different writing styles. The author seems to prefer first person and uses it well, bringing you right into the protagonist's experience, both jarring and mundane.

Explores a great many possible futures with tech that is on the cusp of being common reality. Explores society, social ties, and morality. It's an impressive collection of short stories that are perfect for those times you need a fullfilling book but don't have the time to read all day.

Structurally, Copy Me is somewhat unusual. Not really a novel but a series of loosely connected short stories. Each story involves a different set of characters facing unique situations. As a series of science fiction vignettes, it's done remarkably well.

I genuinely enjoyed this book. I wouldn't say it was chock full of fast paced thrills, but it was still a page turner. My favorite story was the first, Human. Beautifully told and masterfully constructed. And the Doll… that one too.

I'd love to read more from this Thor. The story is interesting and cautionary. Too true to be soon forgotten. Fiction but not really fiction.

I really enjoyed every one of these stories. Some really made me think too. Some were funny, and others were touching, and some were creepy. Very cool book.

I was suggested this book by Amazon and after reading the 'Look Inside' decided to give it a go.I didn't realise that it was a collection of short stories (at least I don't remember if I knew that)These are more like very short stories or ideas than 'Novela'but they blew me away.....Each has a very defined theme, and each covers its topic just enough to leave you craving more.I enjoyed every word of every tale, however when I got to 'Third times a charm' I had to stop and take a breath, it made me think about life/religion/everything in an entirely different way. It hasn't changed my life, it's not the birth of a new way of thinking, but it is very very thought provoking. I have read the story several times and it doesn't get any less meaningful.Its such a shame the author has passed away, there are some amazing ideas in this book. Each story deserves to be elaborated on and the stories to be told in full.I have already recommended this book to several friends/family members and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone who has an interest in thought provoking short stories.

I’ve read so much dross that calls itself science fiction but is little more than a romance dressed up in a space suit that when real science fiction gets dropped in my lap I almost can’t close my jaw for shock. Copy Me left my mouth hanging open. This is real science fiction.

the title story - Copy Me - is magnificent. i've rarely read anything so prescient. the other stories are good, too - but Copy Me is simply the most intelligent, subversive story i've read for a very long time.

Possibly my only criticism would be that some of the stories were too short. Some of them definitely have the potential to be made into novels which I would happily read. They are all based on thought provoking concepts that grab your attention, often with a nice little twist at the end.

A fine collection of SciFi stories, with nods to social media, genetics, and future technology.I wonder if will seem dated in a dozen years or so?