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Nov 24, 2023SAPL_Teens rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I, Robot is a compilation of masterfully written science fiction short stories that follow the evolution of robots in the future. All of these robots have the same foundational programming, the Three Laws of Robotics. These laws prevent…
Aug 18, 2023Sunog04_ rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A surprisingly well-aged piece of classic science fiction. I'm usually one to root against robots, but I, Robot does an excellent job at creating a world where robots can be trusted. This book contains stories that are sweet,…
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Sep 15, 2021wdwilson3 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
The nine short stories that were combined to create this volume span a good bit of Isaac Asimov's writing trajectory. The first few are dated pulp fiction. Slowly, the stories become more thoughtful and interesting. The last almost…
Jul 28, 2021blank_sl8 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Generally I'm a fan of Asimov's stuff, both short stories and novels. However, "I, Robot" does not sit right with me. It is absolutely riddled with plot holes, which is a big deal considering these stories are supposed to be case studies…
Jul 18, 2021brigid_7 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
As technology advances rapidly in the modern world, what was perceived as science fiction could be a reality soon, like with intelligent robots, and that is precisely the thing that is explored in the novel, I, Robot. The story was set in…
Jul 12, 2021pacl_teens rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
"I, Robot is about robot takeovers, but not through force and advanced technology. Similar to other books by Isaac Asimov, the stories focus on robots’ ethics and their moral implications. The focus of ethics brought a new side to…
Jul 06, 2020Tdruid rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
If a robot can be created capable of being a civil executive, I think he’d make the best one possible. By the Laws of Robotics, he’d be incapable of harming humans, incapable of tyranny, of corruption, of stupidity, of prejudice. And after…
Oct 18, 2019N13m4nd rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Anyone who likes science fiction should read this book. I do not say that lightly, as I am not one of those people who believes in a canon, or that the quality of a book can be anything but a matter of personal taste. However, in these…
Aug 29, 2019
I, Robot, is not really a novel as it is so much a collection of robo-psychologist Susan Calvin's flashbacks. It starts with her memories about the stigma around robots, to robots ruling the world, all while exploring the intricacies of…
Jan 10, 2019ADragonInTheLibrary rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Very insightful, intelligently written, even comedic in parts. I very much enjoyed this one, and what it postulates about the future.
Oct 22, 2018Liber_vermis rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
First published in 1950, this linked collection of short stories often seems quaint when we have mobile audio and video communications and, on the other hand, occasionally visionary by whole Earth-management by “The Machine”. Highly…
Apr 17, 2018abbi_g rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I almost did not read this book as planned because I had fallen almost two weeks behind on it, according to my book club's schedule; but I'm so glad that I did. I remember going to the movie theater to watch the film starring Will Smith…
Apr 16, 2018jsloane rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Isaac Asimov’s I, Robot deserves it’s place in the Hallowed Halls of Classic Science Fiction. This collection of short stories, which showcases the development of artificial intelligence, is exquisitely well-crafted. I can only imagine how…
Sep 26, 2017Carlalovesbooks rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I never get tired of reading this book! Isaac Asimov is the king of science fiction. I, Robot is a series of short stories describing the fictional evolution of robots which includes a development of their own identity, their own…
Mar 02, 2017Starpoem rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is a quick and fun read. Each story is like a little puzzle or brain teaser for the reader. It's a great book for teens and adults alike.
Jan 13, 2017F3rnando rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Interesting as a novel. Nevertheless, 1) it overestimates the capability of technology and science in regards to the knowledge of the nature and function of mind, 2) In order to justify robots' evolution, the author has to provide robots…
Aug 22, 2016VladTheGreen rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Isaac Asimov wrote these stories about humanoid robots interacting socially with humans, being an integral part of the human life when robots, in the 50s, were not more than a moving claw that moved objects or could just weld metal.…
Jul 13, 2016susan_findlay rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This book is really a series of short stories rather than a novel. It does, however, offer insight into some of humanity's best and worst qualities as those same qualities arise in the increasingly intelligent robots. It also explores…
Jan 25, 2016Eosos rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
This is a series of vignettes told by a robot physiologist to a reporter, about curious and interesting happenings during the advent of robots. Dr. Calvin was a great character in this book, she was interesting and made compelling cases…
Jul 17, 2014OC_0 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Very nice short stories, they all go along telling the evolution of the robot from the start to the present. I t really is worth reading, every story is unique.
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Jul 14, 2014orange_tiger_715 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Nice sci-fi book on the future of man kind with robots. This isn't really my kind of book (The Fault in Our Stars, or Divergent) but its still a good insight to the future. Each smaller story in the book shows difficulties with the three…
Jan 31, 2013DanMenard rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I, Robot is a sci-fi classic for a reason. Asimov proves here that he really is one of the greatest science fiction writers. Although, let me add a caveat for potential readers new to Asimov: his books are not action packed. Asimov drives…
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Dec 22, 2012Lexicon_ rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Fantastic! It's not the same story as the movie, but flashbacks inside a story that will be familiar and insightful to those who did see the film.
Sep 09, 2012isaacasimov rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
It is amazing what a positronic mind can do with a couple of flashlight batteries.