Why read Set My Heart to Five?

Book cover of Set My Heart to Five

Book description

“Science fiction satire in the Vonnegut mold.”—Cory Doctorow

*SET TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED BY EDGAR WRIGHT (SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD)*

‘A beautiful, funny, heartfelt analysis of what it means to be human.’—Simon Pegg

‘One of the most unique books ever crafted.’—Mike Chen, author of A Beginning…

Explore

Topics

Genres

When you buy books, we may earn a commission that helps keep our lights on (or join the rebellion as a member).

Why read it?

3 authors picked Set My Heart to Five as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Mark David Gerson

Author

It’s funny that even though I don’t read much science fiction, my two top picks for 2025 are both SciFi. As with my first pick, I was totally pulled me in to the alternate universe. But I’m always drawn to compelling characters, and he may have been a bot, but the main character was delightfully human!

From Mark's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

Jorge L. Contreras

Author

Set my review to 5! A hilarious and thought provoking memoir by one of the best bot narrators to come along since Rick Deckard.

From Jorge's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

Lucie Britsch

Author

This book got me out of a funk when I couldn’t feel like reading anything. It’s a book about a robot that wants to write a movie to save humanity after he becomes self-aware. It’s funny and sweet and will make you laugh and cry maybe not worry so much about the imminent robot uprising.

From Lucie's list on The best books for when you’re having an existential crisis that will make you feel better.