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is it like iRobot (novel #1) ? I am halfway thru iRobot and it is amazing. Will I also feel the same with Caves of Steel ? Please share your suggestions.

Rob Its a little bit of a different bird. I, Robot is a collection of short stories with a loose narrative thread tying them together. Caves of Steel is a…moreIts a little bit of a different bird. I, Robot is a collection of short stories with a loose narrative thread tying them together. Caves of Steel is a single cohesive story, structured as a "whodunnit" detective novel. Regardless, it is still Asimov and therefore amazing.(less)

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Can I start with this book, or do I need to read the "0,X" Robots first?

Mainul Islam Not really. This is kinda different series. You are gonna enjoy it if you like detective stories.

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How does this compare to other Asimov books?

Charles The style is very different. In Foundation the idea and the history were important, and one got little description of the setting or the characters. I…moreThe style is very different. In Foundation the idea and the history were important, and one got little description of the setting or the characters. In Caves of Steel we have two very interesting characters (Lije and Daneel) and an elaborate description of the city they live in.

Personally I think it deserves a higher place on the list than the 90s !(less)

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I’m looking for a good series for our 11 yr old granddaughter. She is an extremely advanced reader likes fantasy & futuristic reading, she might like the Robot series. Sadly it is hard find higher level books aren’t inappropriate for an 11 yr old, she’s not ready for lots of profanity & graphic sexual content. I’m asking for help and opinions; Does the Robot series seem appropriate?

Randy I’ve only read I Robot and Caves of Steel so far, but there has been no profanity or sexual content. I would have no issue with my 11 year old reading…moreI’ve only read I Robot and Caves of Steel so far, but there has been no profanity or sexual content. I would have no issue with my 11 year old reading these. (less)

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Ben K Thanks, thought I missed something.

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