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We Are Legion (We Are Bob)

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A software founder dies and wakes up a century later as a digital copy of his mind, owned by a state that wants to use him as a space probe. He escapes into the stars and starts making copies of himself.

Facts last checked 2026-10-16

First published
2016
Pace
Fast
Length
Medium
Pages
299
Format
Book 1 of 6 in Bobiverse

Read this if you like geeky, jokey science fiction about exploring space with plenty of practical engineering.

Skip this if you want deep characterisation or an emotionally weighty plot; it is an amiable, logistical adventure.

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Content warnings

  • Death

Quick answers about We Are Legion (We Are Bob)

What is We Are Legion (We Are Bob) about?
A software founder dies and wakes up a century later as a digital copy of his mind, owned by a state that wants to use him as a space probe. He escapes into the stars and starts making copies of himself.
Who should read We Are Legion (We Are Bob)?
Read it if you like geeky, jokey science fiction about exploring space with plenty of practical engineering. Skip it if you want deep characterisation or an emotionally weighty plot; it is an amiable, logistical adventure.
How long and how fast is We Are Legion (We Are Bob)?
It is a fast-paced, medium read of about 299 pages, first published in 2016.
Does We Are Legion (We Are Bob) have content warnings?
Content we flag: Death.
Can I borrow We Are Legion (We Are Bob) for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends We Are Legion (We Are Bob); the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after We Are Legion (We Are Bob)?
Readers who liked it often move on to Project Hail Mary, The Martian, All Systems Red.

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