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Feb 27, 2009
Robin
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Although this was nothing like what I expected (its totally different than the movie), I really liked it. It was a sort of exploration of "what ifs" given the three laws of robotics as well as a look into how people and robots would interact in different scenarios. This book is more of a series of short stories than a continuous plotline. Well worth the read; but you have to keep in mind that since it was written back in the 1950's the dates in the book seem silly today.
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I spent the first half of this book noting the similarities between I, Robot and Foundation. Short vignettes that build on each other - check. Clever but gruff lead male characters - check. A central philosophical conundrum presented in puzzle form - check. Pointed references to religious belief as a lower form of intelligence - check.
These are the only two Asimov novels I have read, but based on what I know so far, I would venture to guess that Asimov used this "formula" in other novels as wel ...more
These are the only two Asimov novels I have read, but based on what I know so far, I would venture to guess that Asimov used this "formula" in other novels as wel ...more
Robots are monotonous Amelia Bedelias.
A fun collection of smart science fiction stories involving the Three Laws of Robotics (involving logic) and human emotions (involving drama, absurdness, humor, etc.).
Apr 10, 2009
Christian
marked it as sci-fi
Aug 20, 2009
Vesra (When She Reads)
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Mar 11, 2010
Lisa Litberg
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Mar 28, 2011
Stacie
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May 17, 2011
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