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whippycleric 's review for:
The Rest of the Robots
by Isaac Asimov
funny
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was an introduction to Asimov for me, I picked this up in a little antique shop and enjoy Sci Fi so decided to give it a go. I'll certainly read more Asimov in the future, this classic style is always a treat.
Robot AL-76 Goes Astray
A humorous look at the limits of AI in this particular world of Asimovs, and interesting to see some justification for Earths fear of allowing robots like this to work on the surface. 3.5*
Victory Unintentional
This shows it's age a bit with some of the scientific ideas, however it's a really good short story. The final reveal is great. Each character is surprisingly well developed for such a short story. 4.5*
First Law
Probably my least favourite of the collection, the writing is still nice but the plot of this one doesn't feel like it fits in the world built by Asimov. 2.5*
Let's Get Together
An enjoyable tale of international intrigue during the dawning of the age of AI. The reveal felt a little predictable but still satisfying. 3.5*
Satisfaction Guaranteed
This is almost a trope of Humanoid Robot stories nowadays I think but back then it will have been more original an idea. It's a nice story but not amazing. 3.5*
Risk
Probably one of my favourites in the collection, characters are brilliantly written and there's a good balance of drama and humour. 4.5*
Lenny
Another intriguing story but a little slower, it's also quite predictable as far as they go. The nod to of mice and men is quite a nice touch though. 3*
Galley Slave
I love a bit of courtroom drama and this was so unexpected after the other stories in this collection. Maybe the idea of a full blown proof checking robot is a bit mad these days but they justify it well. 4.5*
Robot AL-76 Goes Astray
A humorous look at the limits of AI in this particular world of Asimovs, and interesting to see some justification for Earths fear of allowing robots like this to work on the surface. 3.5*
Victory Unintentional
This shows it's age a bit with some of the scientific ideas, however it's a really good short story. The final reveal is great. Each character is surprisingly well developed for such a short story. 4.5*
First Law
Probably my least favourite of the collection, the writing is still nice but the plot of this one doesn't feel like it fits in the world built by Asimov. 2.5*
Let's Get Together
An enjoyable tale of international intrigue during the dawning of the age of AI. The reveal felt a little predictable but still satisfying. 3.5*
Satisfaction Guaranteed
This is almost a trope of Humanoid Robot stories nowadays I think but back then it will have been more original an idea. It's a nice story but not amazing. 3.5*
Risk
Probably one of my favourites in the collection, characters are brilliantly written and there's a good balance of drama and humour. 4.5*
Lenny
Another intriguing story but a little slower, it's also quite predictable as far as they go. The nod to of mice and men is quite a nice touch though. 3*
Galley Slave
I love a bit of courtroom drama and this was so unexpected after the other stories in this collection. Maybe the idea of a full blown proof checking robot is a bit mad these days but they justify it well. 4.5*