I, Robot - PRE-READ

[Renata]

This is the Pre-Read thread for the February 2023 Classics selection. This month we will be reading I, Robot by Isaac Asimov.

Please note that this is a SPOILER FREE discussion.

Who's planning to join in on this read? Why did you choose to read this particular sci-fi story? Any expectations?

[Cheryl]

I have enjoyed this, more than once, and I will try to join again. Not all of Asimov's work hold up well, and of course this isn't perfect, but imo it's still worth reading for pleasure and for history.

[Shellie]

I am joining. This book has been on my tbr shelf forever and is on the boxall's 1001 list

[Lina]

I'll join too, I am looking forward to the book.

[Cheryl]

Oops. I got confuse about dates. I reread it last week and already returned it. Well, I can probably still join in discussion.

[Anisha Inkspill]

if I can - I'd love to join you - I'll see how the next few weeks go

[Melissa]

I'll be joining! :)

[Mike]

This has been on the TBR pile so looking forward to finally reading the stories that made the 3 laws of robotics famous.

[Teresa]

This is on my TBR as well, so I’m really glad for the push to read it, and I’m looking forward to the discussion

[Yasemin]

This will be my first time reading a book with this group. Looking forward to discussions.

[Paul]

Also my first read with this group. Heard about it and the robotics laws but I didn’t know it was short stories which is a nice surprise.

[Renata]

I'll be reading this one too because I believe robotics and AI are creeping into our day-to-day activities. I want to understand more about the topic.

[Wobbley]

I'll try to read this one. It sounds pretty interesting. Last year I read The Martian Chronicles, which is a similar format I think (connected short stories, also scifi), and I quite enjoyed that one. Hopefully this one will hold up as well!

[Quinty (Taylor's Version)]

I just ordered my copy but didn't realise it was short stories. Hopefully I'll still like it, even though I'm usually not really a fan of short form

[Karen]

I have had this on my TBR list forever since it is a classic. I think it would be a good change of pace for me to read, I didn't realize that it was a set of short stories originally. Count me in.

[lethe]

I'm also planning to read this.

[Jan]

I am listening to the audio version on CD. Still on disk 1.

[aPriL does feral sometimes]

I read this in elementary school: while I remember this detail, I can’t remember anything about the book at all. I have had the novel for decades sitting on my shelf, but never picked it up. Today, after the first story, I am both smiling and a bit teary at the same time. Asimov, you were such a good writer!

[Karen]

Just started last night, found myself drawn in quickly. Strange to read dates that are contemporary but were futuristic when Asimov wrote this. Think I am going to like this.