The Caves of Steel (Robot #1)
by Isaac Asimov
The Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov holds a highly rated rating of 4.14 out of 5, based on 51.1K reader ratings. First published in 1954. The book spans 206 pages.
About The Caves of Steel
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. Isaac Asimov's Robot novels chronicle the unlikely partnership between a New York City detective and a humanoid robot who must learn to work together. Like most people left behind on an over-populated Earth, New York City police detective Elijah Baley had little love for either the arrogant Spacers or their robotic companions. But when a prominent Spacer is murdered under mysterious circumstances, Baley is ordered to the Outer Worlds to help track down the killer. The relationship between Life and his Spacer superiors, who distrusted all Earthmen, was strained from the start. Then he learned that they had assigned him a partner: R. Daneel Olivaw. Worst of all was that the "R" stood for robot--and his positronic partner was made in the image and likeness of the murder victim!
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Isaac Asimov |
| Published | 1954 |
| Pages | 206 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.14 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 51,059 |
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What genre is The Caves of Steel?
The Caves of Steel is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Science Fiction.
Is The Caves of Steel worth reading?
Based on 51.1K reader ratings, The Caves of Steel has an average score of 4.14 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Caves of Steel?
The Caves of Steel has 206 pages.
Who wrote The Caves of Steel?
The Caves of Steel was written by Isaac Asimov. It was first published in 1954.
What is the ISBN for The Caves of Steel?
The ISBN-13 for The Caves of Steel is 9780586008360.0.
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