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Superficial Intelligence: A Novel Kindle Edition

by Gregory Alesso (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 26 ratings

Same old story. Some dude in a Toyota Tacoma hit me with his car, and now I have these super awesome robot legs. Legs which are directly responsible for my meteoric rise to fame as a reality TV robot.

Do I alienate some people along the way? Obviously.
Do I get addicted to replacing body parts? Oh, yeah.
Do I toy with the idea of killing all humans? Listen, I don’t go through with it. That’s got to count for something.

As I fight to stay relevant, you can decide for yourself whether I’m the next step in human evolution or just another hilarious narcissist with a TV show.

-Your Benevolent Narrator-


What Readers are Saying:

★★★★★ "Words that come to mind are witty, funny, intelligent, creative, original...worth reading." - John Marckesano

★★★★★ "Fun satirical ride, with far more emotionality than I signed up for...but in a good way!" - Harrison Sands

★★★★★ "...enjoyed Superficial Intelligence as a blend of light-hearted thought experiment, narrative sidebars and one liners to keep you smiling as you read." - Conner

★★★★★ "...A perfect combination of near-future sci-fi, comedy, and social commentary." - Amazon Reviewer

★★★★★ "As a millennial, I don't read books..." - R.D. Grier

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  2. Language
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  3. Publication date
    July 18, 2020
  4. File size
    750 KB
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★★★★"Greg Alesso must sit around and think to himself, 'How can I take something that really shouldn't be funny at all and push it so far past the limits of ridiculousness that it's not even remotely serious anymore?' At least, that's one possible way that this book came into existence..." - Jesse Owen (Reedsy Discovery)

★★★★★ "... enjoyed Superficial Intelligence as a blend of light-hearted thought experiment, narrative sidebars and one liners to keep you smiling as you read." - Amazon Reviewer

★★★★★ "Words that come to mind are witty, funny, intelligent, creative, original...worth reading." - Amazon Reviewer

★★★★★ "...A perfect combination of near-future sci-fi, comedy, and social commentary." - Amazon Reviewer

★★★★"Quite a humorous romp through the world of androidification..." - Good Reads Review

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This is a fast paced, episodic story that should feel familiar in this day and age of binge watching TV and short attention spans. And with an overwhelming Laughs per Page, it's easy to devour in just a couple sittings.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08BKVF1Y9
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gregory Alesso
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 18, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 750 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 147 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1735222059
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 26 ratings

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Gregory Alesso

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Gregory Alesso is a humorist, fiction writer, and author of the new book Superficial Intelligence. He has had his comedy articles published across several well-known humor publications (Slackjaw, Points in Case, Weekly Humorist), which are accessible on his personal website comedicramblings.com. Gregory often writes fictional satire about what he knows best: judging society and being a narcissist. His latest work is a fast-paced, first-person POV story that seamlessly integrates absurdist humor into a story about uncontrolled ego.

Gregory's began working as an electrical engineer out of college, but it wasn't providing the attention he required so he decided to pursue his dream of writing. He often sites Chandler Bing as his most reliable adult presence growing up, which is something that really offends his mother.

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Customers find the book hilarious, with many noting they laugh out loud often while reading it. They appreciate its narrative quality, with one customer describing it as a heartwarming story. The book receives positive feedback for its intelligence, with one customer calling it an incredible guide to life.

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Customers find the book humorous, particularly appreciating its dry wit and making them laugh out loud often.

"...The story about this man's life is hilarious with a ton of irony and dry humor which fits incredibly well from the perspective of a narcissist...." Read more

"...A fun, quirky story that everyone can relate to." Read more

"I found myself smiling and laughing out loud often. I thought the concept of becoming a robot was creative yet not too far of a stretch from reality...." Read more

"Really fun read front to back! Witty jokes throughout, and a storyline to keep you reading chapter after chapter...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the narrative of the book, with one describing it as heartwarming and quirky.

"...A fun, quirky story that everyone can relate to." Read more

"...The narcissistic point of view gave the book a humorous and refreshing narrative. Overall I really enjoyed the book...." Read more

"...Witty jokes throughout, and a storyline to keep you reading chapter after chapter...." Read more

"...Intelligence as a blend of light-hearted thought experiment, narrative sidebars and one liners to keep you smiling as you read." Read more

3 customers mention "Intelligence"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book intelligent, with one describing it as an incredible guide to life.

"...Diving further into this incredible guide to life I had to stifle a ton of laughter so as to not get any weird looks from the tissue box on the..." Read more

"...Putting that aside, I enjoyed Superficial Intelligence as a blend of light-hearted thought experiment, narrative sidebars and one liners to keep you..." Read more

"...A fun, smart, and—dare I say, heartwarming story. Highly recommend." Read more

If you like to laugh, you should read this book.
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If you like to laugh, you should read this book.
I found myself smiling and laughing out loud often. I thought the concept of becoming a robot was creative yet not too far of a stretch from reality. The narcissistic point of view gave the book a humorous and refreshing narrative. Overall I really enjoyed the book. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is I’m a sucker for happy endings.
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  • Davis T.
    5.0 out of 5 stars funniest book I've ever read!! ....did I follow the instructions right?
    Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2021
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    This book was fantastic. I read it because I was 100% obligated to because my friend's brother (I've never met his brother, this is an online friend) wrote it. So I bought it knowing I HAD to, obviously not because I wanted to. Upon receiving the book I attempted to absorb all the contents by glancing at the cover, turning it over in my hands a couple times, and even balancing it directly on my head (standing upright of course). When none of these superior methods didn't work, I opened it and actually *read* the pages (I know, the horror). Fortunately the words were enticing enough that I blinked and it was over (not really, it took a week, I read it at work during slow periods). Speaking of enticing, you should really learn about this narrator's life, it's fantastic. He is incredibly funny, smart, handsome, and the best role model. I've always strived to be a narcissist and he hits it on the nose! Diving further into this incredible guide to life I had to stifle a ton of laughter so as to not get any weird looks from the tissue box on the counter (there are usually no other persons in my work area so I am forced to personify objects and act like they judge me harshly).

    What can I say, I loved every aspect of the novel! The story about this man's life is hilarious with a ton of irony and dry humor which fits incredibly well from the perspective of a narcissist. I absolutely recommend the book, 5 stars.
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  • Nick R.
    5.0 out of 5 stars A FUN READ FOR EVERYONE!!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2020
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    Looking to kill a weekend during quarantine while watching the world burn? Then buy this book and give it a read! I found myself struggling to put the book down and ended up reading it all in one go! A fun, quirky story that everyone can relate to.
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  • Clarin Crumlish
    4.0 out of 5 stars If you like to laugh, you should read this book.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2020
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    I found myself smiling and laughing out loud often. I thought the concept of becoming a robot was creative yet not too far of a stretch from reality. The narcissistic point of view gave the book a humorous and refreshing narrative. Overall I really enjoyed the book. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is I’m a sucker for happy endings.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars
    If you like to laugh, you should read this book.

    Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2020
    I found myself smiling and laughing out loud often. I thought the concept of becoming a robot was creative yet not too far of a stretch from reality. The narcissistic point of view gave the book a humorous and refreshing narrative. Overall I really enjoyed the book. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is I’m a sucker for happy endings.
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  • Harrison Sands
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun satirical ride, with far more emotionality than I signed up for... but in a good way!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2020
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    Really fun read front to back! Witty jokes throughout, and a storyline to keep you reading chapter after chapter. In a short read you're able to dive shallowly into the very surface level world of reality television, then unknowingly pulled to the bottom of the pool by the heavy, introspective questions like "what does it mean to be human?" Great work from a first time author and can't wait to see what their next project is!
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  • Conner1995
    5.0 out of 5 stars Witty, with a sweet cynicism
    Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2020
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    First off, I love a short book. I feel good about myself when reading an entire book in a few sittings. Putting that aside, I enjoyed Superficial Intelligence as a blend of light-hearted thought experiment, narrative sidebars and one liners to keep you smiling as you read.
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  • Stephanie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read it, you won’t regret it.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2020
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    Superficial Intelligence had me laughing out loud throughout. Greg Alesso has knocked it out of the park with his debut novel. A fun, smart, and—dare I say, heartwarming story. Highly recommend.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2020
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    Super fun summer read. I read it over a weekend at the lake house and it made me laugh many times. I highly recommend it!
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  • cyndi g.
    5.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed this book
    Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2021
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    I had many chuckles and smiles while reading this book. A fun quick read.
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