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The Caves of Steel

by Isaac Asimov
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Detective partners with humanoid robot to solve murder.

"The Caves of Steel" is a classic science fiction novel that delves into the complex relationship between humans and robots. Asimov's writing style is intricate and thought-provoking, and his characters are well-developed. This book is a great choice for readers who enjoy mysteries, science fiction, and exploring ethical questions about artificial intelligence. It is a must-read for fans of Asimov's Robot series, but can also be enjoyed as a standalone novel.

  • Retro Hugo Award Nominee for Best Novel (2004)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Caves of Steel

by Isaac Asimov
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ISBN: 9780553293401
Authors: Isaac Asimov
Publisher: Spectra/Bantam Books
Date of Publication: 1991-12-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science Fiction, Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: Classics, Science Fiction Fantasy, Classics, Crime, Mystery
Goodreads rating: 4.19
(rated by 99397 readers)

Description

A millennium into the future two advancements have altered the course of human history: the colonization of the galaxy and the creation of the positronic brain. Isaac Asimov's "Robot" novels chronicle the unlikely partnership between a New York City detective and a humanoid robot who must learn to work together. Like most people left behind on an over-populated Earth, New York City police detective Elijah Baley had little love for either the arrogant Spacers or their robotic companions. But when a prominent Spacer is murdered under mysterious circumstances, Baley is ordered to the Outer Worlds to help track down the killer. The relationship between Lije and his Spacer superiors, who distrusted all Earthmen, was strained from the start. Then he learned that they had assigned him a partner: R. Daneel Olivaw. Worst of all was that the "R" stood for robot--and his positronic partner was made in the image and likeness of the murder victim!
 

Detective partners with humanoid robot to solve murder.

"The Caves of Steel" is a classic science fiction novel that delves into the complex relationship between humans and robots. Asimov's writing style is intricate and thought-provoking, and his characters are well-developed. This book is a great choice for readers who enjoy mysteries, science fiction, and exploring ethical questions about artificial intelligence. It is a must-read for fans of Asimov's Robot series, but can also be enjoyed as a standalone novel.

  • Retro Hugo Award Nominee for Best Novel (2004)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.