Scan barcode
tarumatu's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
aamasten's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
roshonline12's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kshannahan26's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
elena_gabriela's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
angus_mckeogh's review against another edition
2.0
Jehoshaphat!!! This was just okay. Too dated for a science fiction piece unfortunately. There was a slide rule in this futuristic novel. And the dialogue was interminably ridiculous. Jehoshaphat!!!
lisavallese's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
centaurea's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
kdawn999's review
2.0
Asimov imagines a future centuries from now where the 20th century and the time before robots is considered "medieval." Earth is choked by overpopulation, and the cities are tightly-packed "caves of steel." Only those brave enough to colonize other worlds have preserved the freedom that once was humanity's. Asimov has some interesting concepts with this world. However, the potential magic of the new colonies is replaced by a dull and predictable detective story. The most interesting character is the robot sidekick--a clear precursor to Star Trek's Data. However, Asimov's robot stays a robot, and we don't get to see him learn much of anything about humanity. Sadly, this was a disappointing read.