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Colección de cuentos de Isaac Asimov. Contiene los siguientes cuentos:
- El hombre bicentenario
- La clave
- Padre fundador
- Aniversario
- Cómo ocurrió
- Lenny
- Lluvia, lluvia, vete lejos
- Luz estelar
- Necrológica
- Razón
- Una estatua para papá
- La última pregunta
- Los ojos hacen algo más que ver
- El hombre bicentenario
- La clave
- Padre fundador
- Aniversario
- Cómo ocurrió
- Lenny
- Lluvia, lluvia, vete lejos
- Luz estelar
- Necrológica
- Razón
- Una estatua para papá
- La última pregunta
- Los ojos hacen algo más que ver
Published (first published February 1976)
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Feb 11, 2015Andrew rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Ah the temptation of reading more Asimov short stories is always a hard one to resist. This is another classic collection which for me I think sums up a lot of what made Asimov and his Robots so famous - the title story I think sums it all up. Asimov was determined to make the machines that think more than tools and less a monster and I think although we have a long way still to go he certainly has helped us along the way.
But this book is not all about robots, there is spread of all sorts from m..more
But this book is not all about robots, there is spread of all sorts from m..more
May 28, 2013Claire Gilligan rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Isaac Asimov is now my favorite author, period. I would say I devoured this book, but that implies that I failed to give each short story the post-reading consideration it deserved, which is entirely untrue.
Every sing story was of such enormous quality--writing style, characterization, plot. I simply do not have the vocabulary to convey how well-crafted and enjoyable every story was.
Asimov's introductions, giving each story its context, were the icing on the cake. So, so good! Immediately search..more
Every sing story was of such enormous quality--writing style, characterization, plot. I simply do not have the vocabulary to convey how well-crafted and enjoyable every story was.
Asimov's introductions, giving each story its context, were the icing on the cake. So, so good! Immediately search..more
Jun 11, 2010Rowan MacBean rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Prior to reading this book, I'd only ever read one Asimov work. It was the short story version of Nightfall and I very much enjoyed it, but I still didn't consider myself an Asimov fan because I knew him as 'the robot/space-opera guy' and I've never particularly enjoyed robots or space-opera sci-fi.
As it turns out, it seems I only don't particularly enjoy robots and space-opera sci-fi when it's not written by Asimov. This book contains twelve pieces (eleven short stories and a poem) and there wa..more
As it turns out, it seems I only don't particularly enjoy robots and space-opera sci-fi when it's not written by Asimov. This book contains twelve pieces (eleven short stories and a poem) and there wa..more
Sep 22, 2011Nandakishore Varma rated it really liked it · review of another edition
This was my first Asimov book. I especially loved the title story. I don't remember much of the rest.
Nov 13, 2017Rebecca McNutt rated it it was amazing · review of another edition Shelves: fiction, robot, short-story-collections, science-fiction
The Bicentennial Man is a story much like The Twilight Zone's episode 'I Sing the Body Electric', in that it gives us a robot beyond the usual cold, sterile view of technology, a robot that becomes a member of the family. All of the stories in this anthology were amazing, each one speculating yet eerily plausible at the same time.
Mar 25, 2013Karyshma Khan rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
'The Three Laws of Robotics:
1. A robot may not injure may not injure a human being, or through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
2. A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.' (Asimov 491).
Robots are made for the purpose of serving humans and following their orders. From the start, Andrew Martin was..more
1. A robot may not injure may not injure a human being, or through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
2. A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.' (Asimov 491).
Robots are made for the purpose of serving humans and following their orders. From the start, Andrew Martin was..more
Nov 11, 2017Ami Iida rated it liked it · review of another edition
It's a splendid short collection!
In it the theme short story has identity of androids.
Recently in Australia one android has citizenship 2017.
For near the future human being must think citizenship and rights of androids!
In it the theme short story has identity of androids.
Recently in Australia one android has citizenship 2017.
For near the future human being must think citizenship and rights of androids!
Apr 12, 2018Amanda Sorrento rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This book is incredible and is truly a testament to Asimov's genius. I was eager to read this book after watching the film 'Bicentennial Man', which became one of my favourite movies. The book is very different from the film in many ways, but both tellings of this story are exceptional. The other stories within this book are also excellent, but I really must emphasize that 'Bicentennial Man' is the best! If you enjoy this collection, I also recommend Asimov's 'Buy Jupiter'! xx
Oct 17, 2013Nicolas rated it really liked it · review of another edition
This was the first of Isaac Asimov's writings that I have read. I liked it. As with any collection like this there were some I liked (Waterclap) and some I didn't (Stranger in Paradise). The title story, Bicentennial Man, was definitely the stand-out. This was a very enjoyable collection and has made me curious to read more Asimov.
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Mar 11, 2016Kylie Behnke rated it liked it · review of another edition
Overall rating: [3.5 stars]
The Prime of Life - 4
Feminine Intuition - 4
Waterclap - 3.5
That Thou Art Mindful of Him - 3.5
Stranger in Paradise - 4
The Life and Times of Multivac - 3
The Winnowing - 4
The Bicentennial Man - 5
Marching In - 2
Old-fashioned - 2.5
The Tercentenary Incident - 4
Birth of a Notion - 2.5
The Prime of Life - 4
Feminine Intuition - 4
Waterclap - 3.5
That Thou Art Mindful of Him - 3.5
Stranger in Paradise - 4
The Life and Times of Multivac - 3
The Winnowing - 4
The Bicentennial Man - 5
Marching In - 2
Old-fashioned - 2.5
The Tercentenary Incident - 4
Birth of a Notion - 2.5
Nov 19, 2007fatemeh kashefi rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
The Story is about LOVE, You can't believe how can Love & feelings change the lives even the life of a robot,
I read this book when I was at high school but sometime ago, I saw the movie of this story which Robbin Williams played the character of that robot(I forgot the name) & I was really impressed.
I recommend you to read the book & see the movie, You'll enjoy it for sure.
I read this book when I was at high school but sometime ago, I saw the movie of this story which Robbin Williams played the character of that robot(I forgot the name) & I was really impressed.
I recommend you to read the book & see the movie, You'll enjoy it for sure.
Jul 04, 2016Geoff rated it liked it · review of another edition
Favourite Stories:
The Bicentennial Man
Old-fashioned
The Winnowing
That Thou art Mindful of Him
Feb 09, 2019Courtney rated it really liked it · review of another edition
This was an enjoyable collection of short stories by Isaac Asimov, made even better by his own rather tongue-in-cheek comments about each story. My favorite stories were 'Bicentennial Man' and 'Feminine Intuition.' This collection was more varied than the book 'I, Robot' (which followed a general chronological trajectory and stayed within the same universe). In contrast, this volume was set in a variety of possible futures at very different times. It made me think, and several stories had a gasp..more
Jan 29, 2018Mella rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This is the first book by Asimov that I have ever read and HOW can it be that I haven‘t read his books before? I loved it. Especially the stories 'Feminine Intuition', 'That Thou art Mindful of Him', 'The Winnowing' and
'The Bicentennial Man'. I‘m really looking forward to reading more of his Robot stories.
'The Bicentennial Man'. I‘m really looking forward to reading more of his Robot stories.
Feb 07, 2018Mohammed Al-Garawi rated it really liked it · review of another edition
The Bicentennial Man is a robot story in Asimov’s robot-verse. It’s not about the 3 laws or the emergence of consciousness, but rather about the rights of robots and what defines us as human beings.
Oct 28, 2010Pvw rated it did not like it · review of another edition
A typical one-idea novel.
Andrew the household robot discovers his creativity in crafting woodwork and making jewelry. From then on, he strives to become more and more human, both by upgrading his positronic brain and fighting legal battles to obtain human-like rights. The family that employed him at first keeps supporting Andrew in his desire (even though he survives all of them, because he himself becomes 200 years old).
This book reminded me very much of Max Ehrlich's The Big Eye because it was..more
Dec 09, 2007James rated it really liked it · review of another editionAndrew the household robot discovers his creativity in crafting woodwork and making jewelry. From then on, he strives to become more and more human, both by upgrading his positronic brain and fighting legal battles to obtain human-like rights. The family that employed him at first keeps supporting Andrew in his desire (even though he survives all of them, because he himself becomes 200 years old).
This book reminded me very much of Max Ehrlich's The Big Eye because it was..more
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I read this collection because there were stories in it that were not included with “The Complete Robot” I will only be touching on the stories not included in “I, Robot” or “The Complete Robot”
The Prime of Life
Is a Poem about how everyone thinks he is old, yet he feels young. It is just pretty neat to read as it gives you some insight into the man himself and, is in its own way quite humorous.
Waterclap
A neat story about the conflicts between people who live in Inner and Outer Space, this shows..more
The Prime of Life
Is a Poem about how everyone thinks he is old, yet he feels young. It is just pretty neat to read as it gives you some insight into the man himself and, is in its own way quite humorous.
Waterclap
A neat story about the conflicts between people who live in Inner and Outer Space, this shows..more
Nov 11, 2009Fiver rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Half-rate Hollywood reproductions aside, this short story is one of the staples of great science fiction.. that simply had to be written, sooner or later.
The Bicentennial Man is a very simple, almost droll story: in the near future, a robot finds itself instilled with the urge to become human, and lives through 200 years of slight modifications to himself while following this goal.
I've always said that good science fiction uses the unusual situations to comment on the human condition, and I cou..more
The Bicentennial Man is a very simple, almost droll story: in the near future, a robot finds itself instilled with the urge to become human, and lives through 200 years of slight modifications to himself while following this goal.
I've always said that good science fiction uses the unusual situations to comment on the human condition, and I cou..more
Apr 02, 2014Sam Whitehouse rated it really liked it · review of another edition
I'm no huge fan of Assimov, though i know he's a legendary, brilliant science fiction writer. I watched the movie Bicentennial Man with Robin Williams and was curious as to what the book would be like. It's short, and i'm not a fan of short stories, but Assimov's writing is rich and clean and he's clearly a master of sci-fi. The length of the story didn't hinder the character development, and although there was never what could be called pace to the story, it was entertaining and absorbing enoug..more
May 17, 2015Kreg rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
If you're expecting the book to be a better version than the movie you may (or may not) be disappointed. The movie greatly expanded upon what was a story by Asimov. Many elements of the book are portrayed fairly well in the movie, but it does take quite a few liberties.
In short, an excellent read!
In short, an excellent read!
Jan 04, 2018malo rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This collection deals with contemporary, visionary themes such as: are robots human beings, will they try to kill us, can they be outsmarted, etc. I also portray a range of strong, clever female characters that solve men's problems or messes. My absolute favourites were Feminine Intuition, Waterclap, The Winnowing and The Tercentary Incident.
Mar 23, 2011Amy rated it really liked it · review of another edition
I just finished reading the novella The Bicentennial Man. After spending several weeks absorbing research about Asimov and robot stories, this one stands out among the rest. It is very poignant. It is definitely one of his best robot stories.
Oct 18, 2017Katie Whalen rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
I want to read Isaac Asimov short stories for the rest of my life.
Aug 25, 2016Vedran Brnjetić rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Nov 27, 2015Daphnée Kwong Waye rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Asimov's collection of short stories brilliantly pulled me into his imaginative world of sci-fi robotics. After I turned to the last page, my mind was running wild. Amazing!
Jan 24, 2018Andrew rated it liked it · review of another edition
This is a good collection by Asimov, not merely for the title story.
As with most collections of short stories, the weaker ones will reduce the average score, those such as Waterclap and Marching In. But even with these, this is still a solid book of some wonderful ideas, execution and humour.
Even the Introduction by Isaac Asimov is entertaining - he's always 'self-deprecating' and amusing.
· Feminine Intuition [Oct 1969] - 06.08.2015 00:06:00 & 22.01.2018 17:30:23 - 8.4
The introduction to thi..more
Dec 25, 2016Midu Hadi rated it liked it · review of another editionAs with most collections of short stories, the weaker ones will reduce the average score, those such as Waterclap and Marching In. But even with these, this is still a solid book of some wonderful ideas, execution and humour.
Even the Introduction by Isaac Asimov is entertaining - he's always 'self-deprecating' and amusing.
· Feminine Intuition [Oct 1969] - 06.08.2015 00:06:00 & 22.01.2018 17:30:23 - 8.4
The introduction to thi..more
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Jul 12, 2017Mark Oppenlander rated it really liked it · review of another edition
When you read an author's work in order, patterns emerge. For example, it seems that in the middle of his career, Isaac Asimov hit a bit of a creative lull. The novels and story collections that I've read from the late 1960's and 1970's have not been that good; they certainly don't compare to his work from the late 1940's and 50's. But with this collection of short stories, he returned to form.
Perhaps that is because most of these stories deal with one of his classic subjects, robots. And perhap..more
Perhaps that is because most of these stories deal with one of his classic subjects, robots. And perhap..more
Feb 16, 2019Bay rated it really liked it · review of another edition
This is my first old-school sci-fi. Most Sci-fis I've read has been YA dystopians. I thought I wouldn't really like sci-fi books, but I can now see that I have been narrow-minded.
First things first, let me just say that if you haven't seen The Bicentennial Man with Robin Williams, then do it! It is one of my favourite films! It is so funny, sweet and also thought-provoking. Obviously, this is why I chose to read an anthology of some Asimovs short stories, including The Bicentennial Man.
I can no..more
First things first, let me just say that if you haven't seen The Bicentennial Man with Robin Williams, then do it! It is one of my favourite films! It is so funny, sweet and also thought-provoking. Obviously, this is why I chose to read an anthology of some Asimovs short stories, including The Bicentennial Man.
I can no..more
Jun 10, 2018JethOrensin rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
I bought this book for the Bicentennial Man, and it was 5-star timeless masterpiece, so this is the rating the book will receive. However, to be fair, the other stories have not all aged equally well, so I will rate every one of them in the review:
1 - The Prime of Life : No rating. Considering that now Asimov is dead and we know the end result, that tale is so interesting :)
2 - Feminine Intuition : 3 - stars. A bit predictable, but ok.
3 - Waterclap : 2.5 - stars. An ok story.
4 - That thou art m..more
1 - The Prime of Life : No rating. Considering that now Asimov is dead and we know the end result, that tale is so interesting :)
2 - Feminine Intuition : 3 - stars. A bit predictable, but ok.
3 - Waterclap : 2.5 - stars. An ok story.
4 - That thou art m..more
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Isaac Asimov was a Russian-born, American author, a professor of biochemistry, and a highly successful writer, best known for his works of science fiction and for his popular science books.
Professor Asimov is generally considered one of the most prolific writers of all time, having written or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000 letters and postcards. He has works published in nine o..more
Professor Asimov is generally considered one of the most prolific writers of all time, having written or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000 letters and postcards. He has works published in nine o..more
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Colección de cuentos de Isaac Asimov. Contiene los siguientes cuentos:
- El hombre bicentenario
- La clave
- Padre fundador
- Aniversario
- Cómo ocurrió
- Lenny
- Lluvia, lluvia, vete lejos
- Luz estelar
- Necrológica
- Razón
- Una estatua para papá
- La última pregunta
- Los ojos hacen algo más que ver
- El hombre bicentenario
- La clave
- Padre fundador
- Aniversario
- Cómo ocurrió
- Lenny
- Lluvia, lluvia, vete lejos
- Luz estelar
- Necrológica
- Razón
- Una estatua para papá
- La última pregunta
- Los ojos hacen algo más que ver
Published (first published February 1976)
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Feb 11, 2015Andrew rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Ah the temptation of reading more Asimov short stories is always a hard one to resist. This is another classic collection which for me I think sums up a lot of what made Asimov and his Robots so famous - the title story I think sums it all up. Asimov was determined to make the machines that think more than tools and less a monster and I think although we have a long way still to go he certainly has helped us along the way.
But this book is not all about robots, there is spread of all sorts from m..more
But this book is not all about robots, there is spread of all sorts from m..more
May 28, 2013Claire Gilligan rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Isaac Asimov is now my favorite author, period. I would say I devoured this book, but that implies that I failed to give each short story the post-reading consideration it deserved, which is entirely untrue.
Every sing story was of such enormous quality--writing style, characterization, plot. I simply do not have the vocabulary to convey how well-crafted and enjoyable every story was.
Asimov's introductions, giving each story its context, were the icing on the cake. So, so good! Immediately search..more
Every sing story was of such enormous quality--writing style, characterization, plot. I simply do not have the vocabulary to convey how well-crafted and enjoyable every story was.
Asimov's introductions, giving each story its context, were the icing on the cake. So, so good! Immediately search..more
Jun 11, 2010Rowan MacBean rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Prior to reading this book, I'd only ever read one Asimov work. It was the short story version of Nightfall and I very much enjoyed it, but I still didn't consider myself an Asimov fan because I knew him as 'the robot/space-opera guy' and I've never particularly enjoyed robots or space-opera sci-fi.
As it turns out, it seems I only don't particularly enjoy robots and space-opera sci-fi when it's not written by Asimov. This book contains twelve pieces (eleven short stories and a poem) and there wa..more
As it turns out, it seems I only don't particularly enjoy robots and space-opera sci-fi when it's not written by Asimov. This book contains twelve pieces (eleven short stories and a poem) and there wa..more
Sep 22, 2011Nandakishore Varma rated it really liked it · review of another edition
This was my first Asimov book. I especially loved the title story. I don't remember much of the rest.
Nov 13, 2017Rebecca McNutt rated it it was amazing · review of another edition Shelves: fiction, robot, short-story-collections, science-fiction
The Bicentennial Man is a story much like The Twilight Zone's episode 'I Sing the Body Electric', in that it gives us a robot beyond the usual cold, sterile view of technology, a robot that becomes a member of the family. All of the stories in this anthology were amazing, each one speculating yet eerily plausible at the same time.
Mar 25, 2013Karyshma Khan rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
'The Three Laws of Robotics:
1. A robot may not injure may not injure a human being, or through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
2. A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.' (Asimov 491).
Robots are made for the purpose of serving humans and following their orders. From the start, Andrew Martin was..more
1. A robot may not injure may not injure a human being, or through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
2. A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.' (Asimov 491).
Robots are made for the purpose of serving humans and following their orders. From the start, Andrew Martin was..more
Nov 11, 2017Ami Iida rated it liked it · review of another edition
It's a splendid short collection!
In it the theme short story has identity of androids.
Recently in Australia one android has citizenship 2017.
For near the future human being must think citizenship and rights of androids!
In it the theme short story has identity of androids.
Recently in Australia one android has citizenship 2017.
For near the future human being must think citizenship and rights of androids!
Apr 12, 2018Amanda Sorrento rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This book is incredible and is truly a testament to Asimov's genius. I was eager to read this book after watching the film 'Bicentennial Man', which became one of my favourite movies. The book is very different from the film in many ways, but both tellings of this story are exceptional. The other stories within this book are also excellent, but I really must emphasize that 'Bicentennial Man' is the best! If you enjoy this collection, I also recommend Asimov's 'Buy Jupiter'! xx
Oct 17, 2013Nicolas rated it really liked it · review of another edition
This was the first of Isaac Asimov's writings that I have read. I liked it. As with any collection like this there were some I liked (Waterclap) and some I didn't (Stranger in Paradise). The title story, Bicentennial Man, was definitely the stand-out. This was a very enjoyable collection and has made me curious to read more Asimov.
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Mar 11, 2016Kylie Behnke rated it liked it · review of another edition
Overall rating: [3.5 stars]
The Prime of Life - 4
Feminine Intuition - 4
Waterclap - 3.5
That Thou Art Mindful of Him - 3.5
Stranger in Paradise - 4
The Life and Times of Multivac - 3
The Winnowing - 4
The Bicentennial Man - 5
Marching In - 2
Old-fashioned - 2.5
The Tercentenary Incident - 4
Birth of a Notion - 2.5
The Prime of Life - 4
Feminine Intuition - 4
Waterclap - 3.5
That Thou Art Mindful of Him - 3.5
Stranger in Paradise - 4
The Life and Times of Multivac - 3
The Winnowing - 4
The Bicentennial Man - 5
Marching In - 2
Old-fashioned - 2.5
The Tercentenary Incident - 4
Birth of a Notion - 2.5
Nov 19, 2007fatemeh kashefi rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
The Story is about LOVE, You can't believe how can Love & feelings change the lives even the life of a robot,
I read this book when I was at high school but sometime ago, I saw the movie of this story which Robbin Williams played the character of that robot(I forgot the name) & I was really impressed.
I recommend you to read the book & see the movie, You'll enjoy it for sure.
I read this book when I was at high school but sometime ago, I saw the movie of this story which Robbin Williams played the character of that robot(I forgot the name) & I was really impressed.
I recommend you to read the book & see the movie, You'll enjoy it for sure.
Jul 04, 2016Geoff rated it liked it · review of another edition
Favourite Stories:
The Bicentennial Man
Old-fashioned
The Winnowing
That Thou art Mindful of Him
Feb 09, 2019Courtney rated it really liked it · review of another edition
This was an enjoyable collection of short stories by Isaac Asimov, made even better by his own rather tongue-in-cheek comments about each story. My favorite stories were 'Bicentennial Man' and 'Feminine Intuition.' This collection was more varied than the book 'I, Robot' (which followed a general chronological trajectory and stayed within the same universe). In contrast, this volume was set in a variety of possible futures at very different times. It made me think, and several stories had a gasp..more
Jan 29, 2018Mella rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This is the first book by Asimov that I have ever read and HOW can it be that I haven‘t read his books before? I loved it. Especially the stories 'Feminine Intuition', 'That Thou art Mindful of Him', 'The Winnowing' and
'The Bicentennial Man'. I‘m really looking forward to reading more of his Robot stories.
'The Bicentennial Man'. I‘m really looking forward to reading more of his Robot stories.
Feb 07, 2018Mohammed Al-Garawi rated it really liked it · review of another edition
The Bicentennial Man is a robot story in Asimov’s robot-verse. It’s not about the 3 laws or the emergence of consciousness, but rather about the rights of robots and what defines us as human beings.
Oct 28, 2010Pvw rated it did not like it · review of another edition
A typical one-idea novel.
Andrew the household robot discovers his creativity in crafting woodwork and making jewelry. From then on, he strives to become more and more human, both by upgrading his positronic brain and fighting legal battles to obtain human-like rights. The family that employed him at first keeps supporting Andrew in his desire (even though he survives all of them, because he himself becomes 200 years old).
This book reminded me very much of Max Ehrlich's The Big Eye because it was..more
Dec 09, 2007James rated it really liked it · review of another editionAndrew the household robot discovers his creativity in crafting woodwork and making jewelry. From then on, he strives to become more and more human, both by upgrading his positronic brain and fighting legal battles to obtain human-like rights. The family that employed him at first keeps supporting Andrew in his desire (even though he survives all of them, because he himself becomes 200 years old).
This book reminded me very much of Max Ehrlich's The Big Eye because it was..more
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I read this collection because there were stories in it that were not included with “The Complete Robot” I will only be touching on the stories not included in “I, Robot” or “The Complete Robot”
The Prime of Life
Is a Poem about how everyone thinks he is old, yet he feels young. It is just pretty neat to read as it gives you some insight into the man himself and, is in its own way quite humorous.
Waterclap
A neat story about the conflicts between people who live in Inner and Outer Space, this shows..more
The Prime of Life
Is a Poem about how everyone thinks he is old, yet he feels young. It is just pretty neat to read as it gives you some insight into the man himself and, is in its own way quite humorous.
Waterclap
A neat story about the conflicts between people who live in Inner and Outer Space, this shows..more
Nov 11, 2009Fiver rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Half-rate Hollywood reproductions aside, this short story is one of the staples of great science fiction.. that simply had to be written, sooner or later.
The Bicentennial Man is a very simple, almost droll story: in the near future, a robot finds itself instilled with the urge to become human, and lives through 200 years of slight modifications to himself while following this goal.
I've always said that good science fiction uses the unusual situations to comment on the human condition, and I cou..more
The Bicentennial Man is a very simple, almost droll story: in the near future, a robot finds itself instilled with the urge to become human, and lives through 200 years of slight modifications to himself while following this goal.
I've always said that good science fiction uses the unusual situations to comment on the human condition, and I cou..more
Apr 02, 2014Sam Whitehouse rated it really liked it · review of another edition
I'm no huge fan of Assimov, though i know he's a legendary, brilliant science fiction writer. I watched the movie Bicentennial Man with Robin Williams and was curious as to what the book would be like. It's short, and i'm not a fan of short stories, but Assimov's writing is rich and clean and he's clearly a master of sci-fi. The length of the story didn't hinder the character development, and although there was never what could be called pace to the story, it was entertaining and absorbing enoug..more
May 17, 2015Kreg rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
If you're expecting the book to be a better version than the movie you may (or may not) be disappointed. The movie greatly expanded upon what was a story by Asimov. Many elements of the book are portrayed fairly well in the movie, but it does take quite a few liberties.
In short, an excellent read!
In short, an excellent read!
Jan 04, 2018malo rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This collection deals with contemporary, visionary themes such as: are robots human beings, will they try to kill us, can they be outsmarted, etc. I also portray a range of strong, clever female characters that solve men's problems or messes. My absolute favourites were Feminine Intuition, Waterclap, The Winnowing and The Tercentary Incident.
Mar 23, 2011Amy rated it really liked it · review of another edition
I just finished reading the novella The Bicentennial Man. After spending several weeks absorbing research about Asimov and robot stories, this one stands out among the rest. It is very poignant. It is definitely one of his best robot stories.
Oct 18, 2017Katie Whalen rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
I want to read Isaac Asimov short stories for the rest of my life.
Aug 25, 2016Vedran Brnjetić rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Nov 27, 2015Daphnée Kwong Waye rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Asimov's collection of short stories brilliantly pulled me into his imaginative world of sci-fi robotics. After I turned to the last page, my mind was running wild. Amazing!
Jan 24, 2018Andrew rated it liked it · review of another edition
This is a good collection by Asimov, not merely for the title story.
As with most collections of short stories, the weaker ones will reduce the average score, those such as Waterclap and Marching In. But even with these, this is still a solid book of some wonderful ideas, execution and humour.
Even the Introduction by Isaac Asimov is entertaining - he's always 'self-deprecating' and amusing.
· Feminine Intuition [Oct 1969] - 06.08.2015 00:06:00 & 22.01.2018 17:30:23 - 8.4
The introduction to thi..more
Dec 25, 2016Midu Hadi rated it liked it · review of another editionAs with most collections of short stories, the weaker ones will reduce the average score, those such as Waterclap and Marching In. But even with these, this is still a solid book of some wonderful ideas, execution and humour.
Even the Introduction by Isaac Asimov is entertaining - he's always 'self-deprecating' and amusing.
· Feminine Intuition [Oct 1969] - 06.08.2015 00:06:00 & 22.01.2018 17:30:23 - 8.4
The introduction to thi..more
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Jul 12, 2017Mark Oppenlander rated it really liked it · review of another edition
When you read an author's work in order, patterns emerge. For example, it seems that in the middle of his career, Isaac Asimov hit a bit of a creative lull. The novels and story collections that I've read from the late 1960's and 1970's have not been that good; they certainly don't compare to his work from the late 1940's and 50's. But with this collection of short stories, he returned to form.
Perhaps that is because most of these stories deal with one of his classic subjects, robots. And perhap..more
Perhaps that is because most of these stories deal with one of his classic subjects, robots. And perhap..more
Feb 16, 2019Bay rated it really liked it · review of another edition
This is my first old-school sci-fi. Most Sci-fis I've read has been YA dystopians. I thought I wouldn't really like sci-fi books, but I can now see that I have been narrow-minded.
First things first, let me just say that if you haven't seen The Bicentennial Man with Robin Williams, then do it! It is one of my favourite films! It is so funny, sweet and also thought-provoking. Obviously, this is why I chose to read an anthology of some Asimovs short stories, including The Bicentennial Man.
I can no..more
First things first, let me just say that if you haven't seen The Bicentennial Man with Robin Williams, then do it! It is one of my favourite films! It is so funny, sweet and also thought-provoking. Obviously, this is why I chose to read an anthology of some Asimovs short stories, including The Bicentennial Man.
I can no..more
Jun 10, 2018JethOrensin rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
I bought this book for the Bicentennial Man, and it was 5-star timeless masterpiece, so this is the rating the book will receive. However, to be fair, the other stories have not all aged equally well, so I will rate every one of them in the review:
1 - The Prime of Life : No rating. Considering that now Asimov is dead and we know the end result, that tale is so interesting :)
2 - Feminine Intuition : 3 - stars. A bit predictable, but ok.
3 - Waterclap : 2.5 - stars. An ok story.
4 - That thou art m..more
1 - The Prime of Life : No rating. Considering that now Asimov is dead and we know the end result, that tale is so interesting :)
2 - Feminine Intuition : 3 - stars. A bit predictable, but ok.
3 - Waterclap : 2.5 - stars. An ok story.
4 - That thou art m..more
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Isaac Asimov was a Russian-born, American author, a professor of biochemistry, and a highly successful writer, best known for his works of science fiction and for his popular science books.
Professor Asimov is generally considered one of the most prolific writers of all time, having written or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000 letters and postcards. He has works published in nine o..more
Professor Asimov is generally considered one of the most prolific writers of all time, having written or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000 letters and postcards. He has works published in nine o..more
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