Dixon spins an enchanting speculative story of a sentient Roomba vacuum cleaner who develops a relationship with her human owner. Scout [the Roomba], brims with humanity, as when she observes that a “House without Humans was really no House at all.” The story avoids sentimentality, reaching an ending that feels genuinely hopeful despite the dystopian trappings.
– Publishers Weekly
“The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances is an extraordinary work. Fresh, original and with an intelligent, thoughtful undertone reminiscent of Black Mirror, it’s a modern ‘fairytale’ that's deceptively cozy and simple. It will touch your heart and mind in ways you will not see coming and leave you with plenty to think about. This is Animal Farm for the 21st Century.”
–Janice Hallett, international bestselling author of The Killer Question
“Quaint, wistful, and profound, Dixon’s novel pits scrappy innocence against a pitiless, totalitarian future. This is a deeply satisfying read at exactly the right time.”
—Sierra Greer, award-winning author of Annie Bot
“The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances is not just one of the all-time greatest book titles, but it’s also a fantastic book. One that makes us think, feel, and appreciate the ways in which we humans, our technologies, and our love of literature intersect.”
—Evan Friss, New York Times bestselling author of The Bookshop
“I fell in love with this book. It is timely, heartfelt and completely unexpected in the best possible way. Glenn Dixon masterfully brings his characters to life, including, yes, kitchen appliances. Who knew I could fall in love with a protagonist who happens to be a Roomba?"
– Susin Nielsen, author of Snap
Set in the future, documentary filmmaker Dixon’s latest (following 2021’s Bootleg Stardust) is an incredibly timely and charming novel.
– The Library Journal
More Books by Glenn Dixon
Juliet's Answer
National best seller, Juliet's Answer is about working with
the legendary Secretaries of Juliet in Verona. It's a story
of true love, Shakespeare and, of course, Italy.
Bootleg Stardust
A wild ride through the last tour
of the fictional band, Downtown Exit
A tale of music and fame and downfall.
Pilgrim in the Palace of Words
A journey through the 6000 languages of Earth, from Tibet to the Amazon, Dixon (armed with a Masters degree in linguistics) travels to the four corners to see how our languages define us.
Tripping the World Fantastic
A journey through the music of our planet from learning sitar on the banks of the Ganges to west African drumming in Ghana, Dixon (a musician in his own right travels to the four corners to see how our music define us and makes us human.