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Adam Christopher · 2014
68/100
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Penny's take: A clever mashup — a Chandler-style robot detective with a 24-hour memory working 1960s Hollywood cases. It's a fun, well-executed prequel novelette, just short enough that it reads more like a teaser than a full meal.

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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety70
Substance / usefulness58
Craft & writing75
Originality80
Evidence & accuracy58
Hype vs delivers55
Age-fit65
Human-eye read68
Penny’s verdict68
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