You'll be attached to the book from the very first chapter and won't be able to put it down till the end. If it's been some time that you've read a mind-blowing book about the future and robotics, this book will interest you a lot. Frank: The Collection by Tara Basi is a book about a young boy and how he got wasted in life because of robotics and wars. So let's get right into it. The story begins with Frank, a teenage boy who is interested in robotics and machine learning. One day he was asked to come to the headmaster's office. There he learned that he has won a Norman lottery, in that he'll get a robot named Norman which will do all the basic works a human does and Frank will get paid to make it work. Seems like a dream life doesn't it? It is not, trust me. Frank started working with Norman and everything was fine until one day out of no where all the Normans started to get out of their master's reach and fled somewhere else. This made the youth furious and they started to hunt them down and destroy every last bit of robotic technology. This wasn't liked by the oldies and their whole life depended on the robots. And this started the second generational war. In this war Norman helped the youth win. He started his life again and got a job of his liking. He fell in love with a beautiful girl and was about to ask her for marriage when one day everything fell apart. She died in an accident and after that, Frank's real story began. To know what happened to Frank and what he did after that, you'll need to read Frank: The Collection. The thing that I liked about the book is it's storytelling style. The author has done a great job in portraying everything so bluntly that it doesn't seem like you're forced to understand something. You'll be attached to the book from the very first chapter and won't be able to put it down till the end. There were no grammatical mistakes or typos in it, so I can say it is quite nicely edited too. The vocabulary used by the author is very easy to understand as well. There are instances of profanity and vulgarity in the book. But it is justifiable for the premise of the story. I really liked how fast the story was going. It made me read it even more as there is no-nonsense in it, just the real things that matter. The book touches upon the topic of war and it is between two different generations and different mindset. It seems quite plausible by the next century, when we will be too old for the youth and technology will be at its peak. I really liked the plot of the book as well. It's something that I haven't come across by any author till now. In the end, I'd give this book 4 out of 4 stars, as I didn't find anything to dislike in it. The story was good and I enjoyed reading it. I'd recommend it to people who like war crime and are interested in robotics and the things it can potentially do in the future.

The book paints a vivid picture of the peculiar world and experiences of the characters. Every story in the book is unique and the outcome of most situations are quite different from what you would expect. Frank: The collection by Tara Basi is a collection of six robot themed stories. The first tells the story of a boy who begins his adult life full of hopes of making his family proud and how his choices affect the rest of his life. Frank is called to the headmaster’s office. As usual, he prepares to receive a punishment but instead he is told to sit. The headmaster congratulates him on winning the Norman lottery and the prize is, unsurprisingly a Norman, a robot that can do handiwork for Frank after which he would get paid. Frank’s schooling was done and he had become an adult. Frank gets the Norman the next day, he had fun putting together the Norman’s body parts, he made plans for the future while the Norman was recharging. One day, The Norman went out for a job and Frank never saw his Norman after that because of a war that broke out, an intergenerational war started by robot hating youth. Three years after the second intergenerational war, Frank got a new job as an accountant and a home with the Browns, an old couple that were forced to take him in, but they were kind to him. He fell in love with Mary, a girl he met in the factory, he was happy, his life was moving in a comfortable direction, that is, until tragedy struck. He lost everything, the browns’ died in a fire at their house, Mary was nowhere to be found. Will Frank ever get the life he wished for? Frank: The collection by Tara Basi deserves a 4 out of 4 stars. It was professionally edited and beautifully written. It was my first time reading a book of this genre, but after reading a few chapters I got pulled in. What I liked about the book is the very detailed narration and how it describes the characters in a very realistic and relatable way. The book paints a vivid picture of the peculiar world and experiences of the characters. Every story in the book is unique and the outcome of most situations are quite different from what you would expect. The endings weren’t abrupt, every story was brought to a comfortable ending. There were no negative aspects except for vulgar words being used and some instances of sexual content that some people may not like. I also would not recommend children reading this book. If you love robots and sci-fi themes then this book will get you hooked.

Six titles and each chapter has its starting point that makes you laugh, sadden for a split read, and then got you wondering mysteriously what is next. Fascinating is one way to say this book is a good read, secondly, it is well indeed worth the time. Six titles and each chapter has its starting point that makes you laugh, sadden for a split read, and then got you wondering mysteriously what is next. The author Tara Basi has a great imagination. If you're a person who loves out-of-the-box reading with laughter. Frank The Collection is your brain book stimulation. The first title chapter "Frank" is about robots, oldies, and youths, and the ending chapter is about Mary. Frank grew up fixing medical bots. A war broke out about oldies who needed robots to care for them, while the robots were taking away jobs from the youths; they decided to fight back and tried to destroy all the robots, but the oldies were left with no one to take care of them, but as the war reached its end, there was a sound ending with Frank who married Mary the robot. The next title chapter is "Follow." Chapter Sophie's fightback. Sophie's mum the Majesty killed herself in a plane crash, as to why robots were becoming sex objects and people were going crazy for their human figure sex robots. In the third title chapter "Here and Now." The author Tara Basi deserves an Oscar for this funny and fascinating crazy castle of the different robots that lived together, trying to live a life with the sum of calculations as to why they are here and now to what's next. These chapters are intriguing, a knitting machine robot who communicates with each other through their different functions has led a particular robot to count fingers. The fourth title "Bill and Ben The lockdown Men," is a short story about two men sitting at a park feeding the ducks, chuckles, and giggles of their conversation will keep you wanting more. The Fifth title chapter World's sexiest Brian is more than funny, it was sassy and creative, Tara Basi put her writing skills top-notch 5 out of 5 stars.The chapter was about ordering your configured sexy bots. The robots are human figures, ordered as you like. Keith is ordering his premium sexy robot and Brian is the seller of "Model 69 Pleasure Bot by Scamalot." Keith was trying to upgrade from his Meow bot, but turns out that Keith is cheap, and without insurance for an upgrade. The last title chapter "Aliens Ate My Football Team," is funny, mysterious, and scary. Bubbles were this scary alien and there were many other scary aliens, who seem to keep a monitor on everyone that must wear an I-Spy plate on their chest. Agent X and the resistance group plotted a way out, Breezeblock helped to find a way to destroy the X system to save the people on Canvey island. Code red, Mr. Pickles got killed, his head was chopped off, no excuse, everyone must obey. Surveillance was everywhere. The aliens were horrible they had a prayer that everyone must rehearse. Plan A or Plan B is armageddon, blow up the island with everyone on it, that includes children to help save the world. There is a truth behind the alien invasion. You must read to find out. The Author's words and phrases in sentences have every moment enjoyable, although it has mysterious points, there were trigger points that were funny moments. I wish "Bill and Ben The Lock Down Men had more to its conversation, as the laughter came rolling, it stopped so suddenly and left me wanting more. Honestly, there was no topic or moment in the reading that I did not like, it was fully enjoyable from beginning to end.

Collections of short stories are not my usual choice, but I am very glad I didn’t let this put me off! I would recommend this book to those who enjoy their humour dark, their stories weird, and are looking for something a bit different in the sci-fi genre. Frank: The Collection by Tara Basi, is a collection of sci-fi short stories about robots, aliens, social media, and other dystopian futures, in a fashion similar to the show Black Mirror. The stories are dark, funny, moving, and charmingly odd, and definitely not like any other books you might have read. You follow the viewpoint of a number of different characters, from a mad woman in a mental asylum, to a man who fixes robots after he loses the love of his life, or a boy trying to resist alien overlords who ate his favourite football team. The stories are all different, with a dystopian view on how the future could look if we become too reliant on robots, too obsessed with social media influencers, or other aspects of modern life. The book is funny, and the comedy, although often dark, is well written into the different stories, sometimes subtle, sometimes obvious. The stories are intriguing, well written, and captivating. The book as a whole is very well edited, without any grammatical or spelling errors that I obviously encountered. The variety of characters that you encounter all feel very individual, with some being relatable and real with emotional development, such as a man trying to do what he enjoys to fill the void of losing his love. Some feel like exaggerated caricatures and add to the comedy of the story, such as two tinfoil-hat-wearing men called Bill and Ben talking about their favourite lockdown out of fifteen. I don’t really have anything negative about the book, but I could see how the darker and more vulgar aspects of some of the stories might offend or put people off a book like this. For me personally, I can’t fault the book. I enjoyed the humour, the stories, and the fact that it feels very different from other sci-fi stories. For these reasons, I would rate the book 5 out of 5. Collections of short stories are not my usual choice, but I am very glad I didn’t let this put me off! I would recommend this book to those who enjoy their humour dark, their stories weird, and are looking for something a bit different in the sci-fi genre. It is definitely aimed at a mature audience with mature themes that could upset or offend young readers or those with a more sensitive disposition. So, if you are a fan of the dystopian and looking for something a bit different, I think you should give Frank: the Collection a go.

The book has both dark humor and deep social reflections, making it a story that is both fun to read and makes you think. The futuristic book "Frank: The Collection" by Tara Basi is very interesting and makes you think about a society where technology, strict social rules, and fights between generations rule. The book has both dark humor and deep social reflections, making it a story that is both fun to read and makes you think. Basi is very good at creating a future world that is both unique and oddly real. A new way of examining the link between people and technology is that youth should be given "Normans," or robots that they need to keep and improve in order to protect their economic future. The Norman lottery, Universal Basic Income, and the fact that these "bots" are so important to the economy create a clear picture of a world where machines rule and people's work isn't respected. Frank, the main character, is very friendly and easy to relate to. It is interesting to see how he went from being a scared and confused kid to an angry adult. His connection with Norman and his search for meaning in a world that doesn't seem to have any are shown with a lot of understanding and sympathy. Frank is strong in facing the reality of loss and looking for who he is. The aspect that makes this book stand out is Basi's use of comedy and dark humor. The book explores important ideas like the conflict between generations, how technology is making people less human, and the fight for personal freedom. The conflict between young people and older people is shown in a complicated way, showing how hard it is to live in a society where each group blames the other for their issues. The book also asks important questions about the meaning of work and how technology affects interactions between people. There are a lot of side stories and people that are interesting, but sometimes they take away from the main story. The book might make more sense if these side plots were better connected. I found only three spelling and grammar mistakes in the book. This indicates that the book was produced with a high degree of professionalism. In conclusion, I rate "Frank: The Collection" 5 out of 5 stars. It's a creative and interesting book that takes a humorous but moving look at a terrible future. Fans of future fiction will find it interesting to read because it has a unique idea, a well-developed main character, and a lot of different themes. The book is unique and makes smart comments about society, even though the minor issue with the side stories. The book was creative, the characters grew, and it made me think about what the future of people will be like in a world where machines do everything.

Go ahead and treat yourself. Tara Basi’s “Frank: The Collection” has been a very nice and refreshing read. Being introduced to what seems like a series of post-apocalyptic scenarios that don’t actually feel that strange is something I believe we all are familiar with, but the author still takes it to a whole different level. Robots, androids, technology and humanity can easily be identified as the element that allows us to be familiar with the cause of whatever issue or problem is driving each story. The stories themselves function as some sort of omen of what’s to come at the pace the tech world is evolving around us. Now, not all stories contained in this collection are as crazy, but they are all amazingly well-written and quite fun. The dark elements are overtaken by the great flow at which it all happens. The book is amazingly written and works great for an array of individuals, from young adults onward and I think they work at different levels with which each one may feel identified with. Some minor profanity is used, so be aware, even though I believe it is used whenever it works for the dialogue. And as crazy as stories get, they do not rely on the viciousness or the darkness they’re set in. I do believe there’s a great sense of humanity’s capabilities to overcome adversity, come together and find meaningful connections with nature, people and man-made objects. I’m giving it a 3 out of 4 and 4 out of 5 ratings because this is something I would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys sci-fi, especially if that someone is looking for something they just can’t put down and continue reading until the end. I’m not giving it a perfect score not because there’s something to improve, but because in my opinion there’s room for a bigger story overall. This could help it feel like a bigger piece of work or a bigger story than it ends up being. Even if you do not like it as much as I did, I’m pretty sure you’ll be glad that this is not an 800 page, first part out of twelve for you to find out how it all resolves. Not that you won’t like it. Go ahead and treat yourself.

I loved it! For me, it's a 5-star rating! Frank: The Collection, by Tara Basi, is a collection of six short stories about the partnership between humans, robotics, and technology. The author explores the use of AI robots to replace various human activities, from filling jobs considered degrading or repetitive to fulfilling personal desires. In this work, the author delves into harmful human emotions such as anxiety, depression, the search for social connections, and dependence on technology and virtual social networks. The stories also emphasize themes such as social inequality, labor exploitation, and politics. In this way, he makes predictions about the uncontrolled use of technology, all fueled by the author's characteristic satire and acid humor. It is a very well-written work, free of editing or spelling errors. There is also sexual content, profanity, and vulgar language, so it is not a book for children. Frank tells the life story of the eponymous character. Since he was young, Frank has had a strong affinity for robotics and uses this gift to thrive amid a civil war between "The Youth" and "The Oldies." Much of the reason for the feud is the use of robot helpers who steal jobs from the young. Frank manages to carve out his place with his skills, living with the extremist atrocities of humans and creating ever-deepening bonds with the machines. In "Follow," Soph, a 35-year-old woman who still lives with her mother and abuses social media, finds her life turned upside down after her idol, Her Majesty the Queen, disappears from the internet. After a long period, the Queen returns with new humanoid robotic products that quickly become a hit. However, the machines revolt, dominating the humans, and to survive, they must gain popularity by performing humiliating tasks. "Here and Now" takes place in a psychiatric hospital where robots replace the nurses, psychiatrists, caretakers, and other staff. The protagonist, Doris, has lived in the asylum for 40 years, honing her phobias to fit in with the crazy people rather than the normal crazy people, since her greatest fear is sanity. One day, a new resident arrives at the hospital bringing a new kind of madness that excites Doris at the prospect of increasing her crazy percentage. Bill and Ben, The Lockdown Men, is a conversation between two denialist friends during the fifteenth COVID lockdown. They discuss the oppression they suffer from social guidelines imposed by scientific experts, such as not feeding wild animals or practicing social distancing to avoid contagion. World's Sexiest Brian tells the story of Keith, a lonely man, receiving a new companion robot that is both perfect and exuberant. Brian, the setup assistant, helps Keith navigate the options and costs of the machine's operating packages, but, due to his limited budget, he must make difficult choices to play with his new toy. In Aliens Ate My Football Team, the quiet town of Canvey becomes the scene of domination by invading aliens in partnership with a small percentage of billionaire humans. James, a 14-year-old boy, is chosen for a mission and, along with his mother, spies, and other resistance members, creates and executes a plan to free everyone from this oppression. The short story I liked most was Frank, as it speculates on the introduction of machines into jobs considered repetitive, humiliating, or even those requiring advanced, fast, and precise calculations, supposedly increasing the unemployment rate. Within this context, the lack of investment in education is emphasized, leaving young people poorly qualified for various fields of work, which are then occupied by machines. The war between uneducated and unemployed youth against adults and technology is tragicomic and serves as a backdrop for the true story, which is about love and friendship. Whether through the friendship built with machines or through the love nurtured for Mary, his great love, who was murdered in his youth. There are many twists and turns and a surprising ending. I loved it! For me, it's a 5-star rating! Most of the stories have a political slant, satirizing capitalism and social inequality, a reflection I consider extremely important and necessary. With this book, Tara Basi has established herself as one of my favorite authors, and I eagerly await more of her work! I highly recommend it.

So if dystopian worlds with robots that have hilarious names and old humans being in a war with the young ones are your thing, then I highly recommend this book. I really enjoy short, weird stories, and this is the first one I've read that focuses on robots and the horrible future that might await us. The book is called Frank, and the very capable author Tara Basi wrote it. The first story grips you with a very interesting beginning. It wasn't slow at all, and it was readable, clear and easy to understand. In these stories the writer used things from our own time and showed us a version of the future that is probably worse than what will happen but actually might still be completely possible. And with what's happening these days, reading this book is a bit terrifying. This was quite an amazing read. I really laughed at times, and I really felt tormented by others. Tara's style of writing made these stories seem so real in a way; the characters were well-developed, interesting and most of all hilarious. Reading this book will help you see the things that are most concerning in your everyday life —the things that, with time, might take over your thoughts and life and try to control you, and I don't mean the robots— and they will show you how simple and small things can change everything with time. I really liked the first story called Frank, and the last one with the very good and ridiculous name: 'Aliens Ate My Football Team'. Although the weakest areas of the book were the stories in the middle, they still weren't that bad. So if dystopian worlds with robots that have hilarious names and old humans being in a war with the young ones are your thing, then I highly recommend this book. I give this book 4/5 rating, and I'm definitely looking forward to reading more work by this author. These were my favorite quotes from the book: "This was my future. I had to resist." "He wouldn't mind if death came for him."