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The Positronic Man

Isaac Asimov, Robert Silverberg
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The Positronic Man

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1994

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Isaac Asimov, Robert Silverberg

The Positronic Man

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1994
Book Details
Pages

290

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Future Earth

Publication Year

1994

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Positronic Man, by Isaac Asimov and Robert Silverberg, follows the evolution of a positronic robot named Andrew, who embarks on a journey to become more human. The story explores themes of identity, rights, and humanity. It's an expanded version of Asimov's earlier work, "The Bicentennial Man."

Contemplative

Emotional

Inspirational

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.4

7,179 ratings

78%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Positronic Man by Asimov and Silverberg is praised for its engaging blend of science fiction and philosophical inquiry. The emotional depth and development of the central character, Andrew, resonate with readers. Criticisms include a predictable plot and less dynamic writing compared to Asimov's earlier works. Overall, it's a thought-provoking exploration of humanity and identity.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Positronic Man?

Fans of The Positronic Man by Isaac Asimov and Robert Silverberg will likely enjoy stories blending science fiction and philosophical inquiry, similar to I, Robot by Asimov. Readers intrigued by AI ethics, human-machine relations, and dystopian futures found in Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick would also be captivated.

4.4

7,179 ratings

78%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

290

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Future Earth

Publication Year

1994

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13+ years

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