#26 in Dystopian
Automatic Noodle
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About the book
You don't have to eat food to know the way to a city's heart is through its stomach. So when a group of deactivated robots come back online in an abandoned ghost kitchen, they decide to make their own way doing what they know: making food--the tastiest hand-pulled noodles around--for the humans of San Francisco, who are recovering from a devastating war.But when their robot-run business starts causing a stir, a targeted wave of one-star reviews threatens to boil over into a crisis. To keep their doors open, they'll have to call on their customers, their community, and each other--and find a way to survive and thrive in a world that wasn't built for them.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.7 across 254 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 58% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Dystopian average of 7.8. That is how 7.8 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 7.7 | 254 | 100% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“I don't really know what to do here. The book was objectively good. I just feel like I got suckered. It was tagged as cozy scifi, so it immediately put me in the mind of Monk and Robot, which I adore, but that's not what I got. I thought maybe the misunderstanding was my own because I don't often read the backs of books, I go on friend recommendations and vibes (and believe it or not, it works out pretty dang well for me most of the time). But I went back and read the blurb, and I think I would feel just as let down (?) if I had done that beforehand. It was well written, it was poignant. I…”
“ I genuinely do not get the review-bombing hate on this novella. I don't pretend to have great taste and I'm not really a snob about a lot of the issues other reviewers are complaining about, but I know what I like, and I really liked Automatic Noodle. This is probably an unhelpful review, because I have zero notes. If you want a "cozy", fun, quick read, and are actually willing to let your disbelief be suspended instead of nitpicking themes or judging the author on her Goodreads bio (really guys?), then I'd recommend checking this one out. :) ”
“A wholesome story of of robots running a noodle shop in post-war San Francisco. It was somewhat engaging though seemed a bit skewed towards the younger audience except for a few occasional swear words. The author does touch on topics like war, violence, guilt, cyber bullying, body dysmorphia, and a few others in a way that can help parents to have a conversation with their kids if it’s read to them or with them. That alone makes it stand out as an above average read.”
Frequently asked
What is Automatic Noodle rated?
7.8 out of 10, from 254 reader ratings across 1 independent sources.
Is Automatic Noodle worth reading?
Readers give it 7.8/10 from 254 ratings, which puts it ahead of 52 % of the Dystopian shelf.
Where does Automatic Noodle rank?
#26 in Dystopian on the current snapshot.
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