The Robots of Dawn
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A millennium into the future two advances 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.
Detective Elijah Baley is called to the Spacer world Aurora to solve a bizarre case of roboticide. The prime suspect is a gifted roboticist who had the means, the motive, and the opportunity to commit the crime. There's only one catch: Baley and his positronic partner, R. Daneel Olivaw, must prove the man innocent. For in a case of political intrigue and love between woman and robot gone tragically wrong, there's more at stake than simple justice. This time Baley's career, his life, and Earth's right to pioneer the Galaxy lie in the delicate balance.
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This story passes on Aurora, the largest of the habited worlds. The main characters are still the same, Deneel and Elijah, and some characters of previous books play important roles as well.
It has the same qualities of the previous books and it still manages to impress by the nature of the character dialogues. There is still a bit of romance, very well laid out, emotional enough and consistent with Isimov's intelligent writing style.
The plot revolves around a “roboticide”, and the consequences it can have for the future of mankind. It starts off as a problem with no possible solution and gradually, as we learn about the planet's culture and the character relations, a very well thought reasoning is presented to solve the situation.
The 4th book in Asimovs Robot series. Somewhat awkward in it's sexuality, but a decent detective tale on its own. Less technical than the other books in the robot series.
Starts slow, but really picks up when it becomes about “doing the robo.”
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