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Asimov, while dated, hits a sweet spot for me. I had read I Robot before, then read the foundation/empire/robot series and came back to this. It really amazes me the way Asimov creates such diverse stories, all exploring complex themes, and still captures my attention every time. Even rereading some of these stories I still wanted to read them again and not skip them.

As always with Asimov, it’s slow, meandering, and filled with dated views of women. Some of the male characters and their view on women particularly towards Susan Calvin are frustrating. It is still worth a read though!

psoglav's review against another edition

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3.0

My rating: ★★★✫

readhansel's review against another edition

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fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.5

pryme's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

monkeinabox's review against another edition

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challenging informative medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

chloekg's review against another edition

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5.0

Gripping little mysteries or vignettes of human-robot interaction, this massive collection of short stories is well worth the read. Asimov introduces a number of great ideas and crafts a stellar whodunnit.

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4.0

La première partie (avant les nouvelles sur Donovan & Powell) : ok c'est sympa sans plus, y en a quelques-unes meilleures que d'autres mais sinon c'est rien d'incroyable.

La deuxième partie : aaaahhh ???? MAIS JE SUIS CENSÉE DIRE QUOI LÀ. La structure de la dernière nouvelle "The Bicentennial Man"

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