The Naked Sun (Robot #2)
by Isaac Asimov
The Naked Sun by Isaac Asimov holds a highly rated rating of 4.12 out of 5, based on 26.5K reader ratings. First published in 1957. The book spans 208 pages.
About The Naked Sun
A millennium into the future, two advancements have altered the course of human history: the colonization of the Galaxy and the creation of the positronic brain. On the beautiful Outer World planet of Solaria, a handful of human colonists lead a hermit-like existence, their every need attended to by their faithful robot servants. To this strange and provocative planet comes Detective Elijah Baley, sent from the streets of New York with his positronic partner, the robot R. Daneel Olivaw, to solve an incredible murder that has rocked Solaria to its foundations. The victim had been so reclusive that he appeared to his associates only through holographic projection. Yet someone had gotten close enough to bludgeon him to death while robots looked on. Now Baley and Olivaw are faced with two clear impossibilities: Either the Solarian was killed by one of his robots - unthinkable under the laws of Robotics - or he was killed by the woman who loved him so much that she never came into his presence!
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Isaac Asimov |
| Published | 1957 |
| Pages | 208 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.12 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 26,532 |
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What genre is The Naked Sun?
The Naked Sun is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Naked Sun worth reading?
Based on 26.5K reader ratings, The Naked Sun has an average score of 4.12 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Naked Sun?
The Naked Sun has 208 pages.
Who wrote The Naked Sun?
The Naked Sun was written by Isaac Asimov. It was first published in 1957.
What is the ISBN for The Naked Sun?
The ISBN-13 for The Naked Sun is 9780586010170.0.
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