Science fiction · Dystopian
For We Are Many
Bob is a software copy of a man who died, now running as a self-replicating space probe and exploring the stars. In this second Bobiverse book, the growing group of Bobs spread out, each with their own mission and their own problems.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2017
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 320
- Format
- Book 2 of 6 in Bobiverse
Read this if you like cheerful, nerdy science fiction with a lot of problem-solving and affectionate humour.
Skip this if you have not read We Are Legion (We Are Bob), since this picks up directly from it.
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Quick answers about For We Are Many
- What is For We Are Many about?
- Bob is a software copy of a man who died, now running as a self-replicating space probe and exploring the stars. In this second Bobiverse book, the growing group of Bobs spread out, each with their own mission and their own problems.
- Who should read For We Are Many?
- Read it if you like cheerful, nerdy science fiction with a lot of problem-solving and affectionate humour. Skip it if you have not read We Are Legion (We Are Bob), since this picks up directly from it.
- How long and how fast is For We Are Many?
- It is a medium-paced, medium read of about 320 pages, first published in 2017.
- Does For We Are Many have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Death, Violence.
- Can I borrow For We Are Many for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends For We Are Many; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after For We Are Many?
- Readers who liked it often move on to Project Hail Mary, We Are Legion (We Are Bob), Redshirts.
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