4.5 stars

This novel about a robot becoming more and more sentient was extremely thought-provoking. Greer is very skilled at writing, and a number of times I thought I knew where the story was going and got it wrong (which I like!). 

Doug purchased Annie by a robot manufacturer and had her made to look like his ex. He's embarrassed by being in a relationship with a sex robot, but that doesn't stop him from using Annie for her intended purpose. 

While Doug isn't likable, he's not a "bad" guy. If technology was far enough along, I think we all know many Dougs in our lives that would do something like this. And I think Doug does want more from this relationship with Annie, so he does give her more freedom than many other men would. 

Annie's journey throughout the book is very compelling, and again I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this book.