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I, Robot by Isaac Asimov
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really liked it
bookshelves: 2009, science-fiction

I wasn't sure what to expect when I started reading this, and I ended up being pleasantly surprised. It's a series of short stories revolving around Susan Calvin, a robopsychologist with the company U.S. Robots. The stories show the progression of robots (from ones that can't even talk to the machines that govern how the planet operates) and the relationship humans have with them.

I really enjoyed the overall arc and how it was presented. I also really dug how most of the stories were puzzles about why robots were acting in a certain way, and how the Three Laws of Robots were manipulated in order to solve them.

I, Robot is completely accessible, entertaining, and hardly feels dated despite its 50+ years of age. I found myself laughing quite a bit, especially as the field engineers, Powell and Donovan, kept running into crazy situations.

I did wonder if I should have just picked up The Complete Robot instead, but after finishing I, Robot, I think that the selection of stories here made perfect sense to read alone. I'll definitely be reading more Asimov sooner than later.
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April 3, 2009 – Shelved
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April 8, 2009 – Shelved as: 2009
April 8, 2009 – Shelved as: science-fiction
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Michael If you enjoyed "I, Robot," I recommend the Lije Bailey/R. Daneel Olivaw novels. They start with "Caves of Steel."


Chris  Haught Hey Brooke. I just read The Complete Robot and posted a review. It doesn't offer a whole lot more insight than you've already gotten from I, Robot. So I'd say it isn't essential. But there are some fun stories...

And I'll second Michael's recommendation. Those novels are very cool. They're like futuristic mystery stories.


Jeffrey What Asimov originally did is publish the Lije Bailey novels as kind of standalones that conceptually included the Rules of Robots. Later after the first three were published he expanded his oeuvre by linking the Robot books to his general universe, which I did not think was as successful, but as a starting off point if you like mysteries (and who doesnt) Michael is definitely correct, the Caves of Steel and the other 2 books are excellent.


Michael I will say I prefer the books before Asimov tries to tie together all his universes...


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Joy H. Thanks for this review, Brooke. I haven't read the book, but today I'm watching the movie "I, Robot", suggested by the book.

If you're interested, you can read my comments at: ====>
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Fran Friel Great review, Brook!


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