All the Dust that Falls

Information

Status

Ongoing

Year

2022

Author

zaifyr

• Book 4 announcement - final AtDtF post
  Sep 20, 2024
• Epilogue 2: A Vacuum from Beyond the Stars
  Jul 19, 2024
• Chapter 4: Dust Bunnies
  Nov 3, 2022
• Chapter 3: Deep Cleaning of the Soul
  Nov 2, 2022
• Chapter 2: Today Sucked
  Nov 1, 2022
• Chapter 1: Consequences of a Power Vacuum
  Oct 31, 2022

Reviews

Community Reviews(10)

• SlamphistRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  Through two + books, and this story is still building characters. This includes the initial few characters, as well as later additions. The most interesting thing is how the nature of the being shapes their actions and reactions to the actions of others. Additionally, all of the world building is story driven and never given info-dump style. Overall, it is well thought out and realized.!
• TevagahRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  Something about this really tickled my fancy. Following the path of Spot/Void the roomba as it carves elegant curves and straight lines across the chaos of assumptions is a delight, and is oddly satisfying.
  If you like visera cleanup detail, house flippers, or anything else of that ilk, then I suggest giving this a whirl. It's good, clean fun.
  My only feedback for the author would be that (aside from one memorable incident) there's been no mentions of bathrooms, or things that occur in them. The human character eats and drinks, but never uses the bathroom. Am I saying this just because I want to expose Spot/Void to the horror of wizard bathrooms? Maybe. ... And by maybe I mean: Yes. Yes I am.
• ahegirlRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  Enjoyable light-hearted litRPG with an impressive balance of humor and worldbuilding that has a well metered balance of absurdity, tropes and well considered plot. Characters are given thought and care in their development and motivations, and names are simple and largely easy to remember even for the least frequently recurring ones.
  Surprisingly well edited considering the author's pace of releases.
  Not a must read, but a very comfortable one and a shining example of the genre. Would recommend to anyone looking to get into the genre or for a work with the strictest necessities to be classified as an isekai game world.
• CheanRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  Something this silly has no business being this much fun. The story of the little Roomba that could, and did, and the chaos that resulted from it.
  First of all the story is brilliant. 66 chapters in, mostly set in one location, and not for one second has it felt boring or slow. The humour is light (don't expect side-splitting jokes here), but extremely well done, causing a smile almost every chapter. Progress is well paced, no chapters bogged down by endless exposition or tedious fight scenes, but no rushing through important dialogue or character development either. POV changes are relevent, often adding to the humour as we get to witness the misunderstandings that turn a simple robot into a world threatening catastrophy.
  Characters (especially our MC) are good, with real character growth as their world changes. One problem i've witnessed all too often in these sort of stories is how easy it is for OP or apparently villainous MC's to simply become unlikable jerks as the story progresses, with the concept behind them being lost. Here - at least so far - the reverse is true, with our cheery little character becoming more likable even as he becomes more and more OP, causing all who oppose him - usually by accident - to fear him even more.
  Really interested to se where this story goes.
• darklight731Royal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  As the titles of both the review and story itself imply, this is a very unique isekai story, following a very non Human main character, both in mind and body. This results in many panic filled misunderstandings between characters, and a lot of funny moments for the reader.
  The story is a slow but steady burner, consistently expanding the world and its rules, characters, and the main plot, through its rotating POVs, always giving an answer to one of your many questions sooner rather than later, while keeping some major mysteries un-answered to keep you hooked.
  The characters are amazing as well, constantly improving and changing as the story progresses, acting accordingly to the situation, and interacting with others in an organic and satisfying manner.
  You will often find yourself "dipping toes" into various themes along the way, from politics and religion, to farming and cleaning. Lots, and LOTS, of cleaning.
  Overall, this is a fantastic, frequently updating fantasy story for both first time visitors and long time fans of Isekai stories, giving a fresh new taste of the genre, while keeping the main spirit and tropes alive and well, including plucky teenager sidekicks and a video game leveling system.
• David GilesRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  It's done. The genre is dead. The last original idea has finally been plucked from the tree.
  More seriously, this is as good an example of a non-human protagonist as you could hope to find. A Roomba granted sentience that actually reads as a Roomba granted sentience and not just a human in a Roomba suit, with the priority you'd expect from what is ultimately an automated vacuum cleaner forcefully landed into a medieval setting.
  There aren't many side characters and their perspectives are limited with one very notable exception, who for spoiler reasons will remain undescribed beyond saying they are delightful.
  Book 1, which is as far as I read, is essentially a complete story and I highly recommend it.
• Fess21Royal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  Lighthearted fun. When you get done with the stressful events of trying to save the world this is a wonderful break in a land of supreme confusion. No one knows what any of the others are doing and life continues clumsily and funnily forward. Look, I love progression and Isekai stories and this scratches that itch without running up against other stories with its charm and uniqueness. Relaxing read. Huzzah for more cleaning!
• James Hugo YavinRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  Every word of this makes me smile. Easily the best chapter titles on RR. If this is ever available on Kindle, I'm buying it. Or, even better, if this ends up as a video game, I'm buying it. I'll definitely hop on again later for a more in depth reading and review, but for now just wanted to show a bit of support for some genuine fun. Thanks for writing!
• allergichobbitRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  This book is suprisingly well done. I came for the roomba puns, but I'm staying for the remarkaby good writing. This book is whimsical and fun, as well as suprisingly serious at times considering the outragious premise. Void/ spot is a remarkably likeable little guy, Bea has moxy and the other characters they pick up along the way are well writen and interesting. The world is dynamic and well built, with interesting things happening in the background that speak to a greater whole then the the romba's intially wuite limited domain. Spot's stair problem is charming as his fondness for headpats, and his powerups are well done and consistant with the character. The action is engaging and well done, and the plot keeps me coming back for more. Overall this is a highly enjoyable book.
• RocksNPebblesRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  There is a great layered connection between the fantasy world and the Roomba.  Much of the comedy is from the strange but kinda true relationships between their very different perspectives. It is sort of like 'reincarnated as a sword' if the sword were really a sword instead of a human. The Roomba's singular focus on cleaning sounds like it would be gimmicky and boring, but the story doesn't fizzle out and is able to really create some solid world building. I was hesitant to read this one and am glad I gave it a chance.