I, Robot

This is the book where the idea of "the three rules of robotics" cam from, though I can't quote them. Its a great all time classic/

A great study about how perfectly logical interpretation of the three laws of robotics (though seemingly perfect) can lead to unforeseen consequences ranging from the comical to the potentially world changing. This collection of short stories is excellent and shows how Asimov was a master of thinking outside of the box.

While not a perfectly written novel, this book gets 5 stars because of its innovativeness (at the time of writing.) This is a brilliant piece of work discussing artificial life, specifically robots, and the consequences of their creation and implementation. A book everyone should read.

Asimov is truely a master at the short story. Each story in the book is self contained, yet together they paint a broader picture. There are many layers to each story, ROBBIE, the first, has echoes of Cindella, which Asimov hints at slightly when Robbie requests a telling of Cinderellla.

The three laws are laid out simply enough, but they dictate the world in which Asimov has created. The character development is fantastic. We are introduced to a whole cast of complex characters, many of them being brought to live in only a couple of pages. The eight-year-old Gloria in the first story is a perfect character of a small child.

The short stories follow the story arch nicely, but most of the climax is not action packed. The stories are more "thinking" stories. They are puzzling, which is always a fun read. After all, if these were to be straight up action stories, what would be the point of creating a character who is a robopsychologist?

Each short story is uniquely their own, though some are more intriguing than others. My favorites are Robbie, Reason, and Liar! These stories are the foundation for his Robot Trilogy: The Caves of Steel, The Naked Sun, and The Robots of Dawn, which I can't wait to read next.

I tried, but just couldn't get into this one. Maybe it was because it was a series of stories, but I felt like it was slow and plotless. Maybe I'll pick it up again, but not anytime soon.

A bit less adult than I'd expected, though that might have just been my interpretation of it due to the stupid childish illustrations on every other page. As well, the interpretation of the Three Laws was less profound than I'd expected.

So, overall, disappointing. Not bad, but... not as good as expected.

The 'Robot' short stories are great, each one seems to build upon the previous in a logical manner. my particular favourite is the robot who starts his own religion on the ship and thinks the human is crazy when he's told that the stars are actually giant fireballs

Nothing like the movie! This is classic Asimov Scifi, if you are a fan of either you can't miss this book.

This book really makes you think. It is not at all similar to the movie. Its a series of short stories involving robots and the interaction of the 3 laws of robotics. In each story, something goes wrong with a robot and it is up to someone to solve the mystery by applying the 3 laws. It is like a huge logic puzzle, the whole way through.

I so hate the new edition that displays a movie picture >_< !!
And the movie wasn't even faithful to the book's spirit. Really, it's a shame, the book was great !