The Gods Themselves

Originally published: 1972
Author: Isaac Asimov
 

Genres: Classic Science Fiction, Space Opera, Science Fiction, Adventure

 
One more gem from the greatest science fiction author of the century. This book is a masterpiece. Even if you are not a fan of science fiction, this book is still for you. I think this story is one of the most imaginative stories ever and it is not at all complex or hard to understand. Just read it and treat yourself.
 
A clever idea and concept behind the story and how it was executed. But remember it is not a fast-paced spaceship chasing, blaster shooting adventure. It is about the lifeline of a universe at stake story involving physics, but don’t worry all of it is explained in a very simple way.
 
You are going to get emotionally attached by the end of this book but strangely this book can be three different books because it consists of three chapters and all of these chapters can be read as three separate stories. AND no robots in this book. Instead, a device (with variants) is one of the most important items in the three universes in this book.
 
One of the best stories by Isaac Asimov and it shows. A lot can be said about this book because I found no flaw in it except it is kind of slow for the people who want just action. The world-building, the characters, the creatures, and the parallel universes, all are done with detail and you can feel the work put into this story by the author.   
 
An excellent read for everyone.
 
Synopsis:
“In the twenty-second century Earth obtains limitless, free energy from a source science little understands: an exchange between Earth and a parallel universe, using a process devised by the aliens. But even free energy has a price. The transference process itself will eventually lead to the destruction of the Earth's Sun—and of Earth itself.

Only a few know the terrifying truth—an outcast Earth scientist, a rebellious alien inhabitant of a dying planet, a lunar-born human intuitionist who senses the imminent annihilation of the Sun. They know the truth—but who will listen? They have foreseen the cost of abundant energy—but who will believe? These few beings, human and alien, hold the key to Earth's survival.”
 

Rating: 90/100
Recommended: 100/100 Yes.
 
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The Robots of Dawn

Originally published: 1983

Author: Isaac Asimov

Book 3 of 3: The Robots Series

Genres: Artificial Intelligence & Semantics, Classic American Fiction, Hard Science Fiction, Classic Science Fiction, Space Opera, Science Fiction

Review

Once again a novel with science fiction and mystery combined at the background of a murder and the search for the murderer. This book concluded the trilogy of The Robots series.

The mystery is good and keeps you guessing…the ending was nice and I liked it. Very well written. You can actually read it as a solo but I don’t recommend it, because you need to know some background of the characters and cultures.

This book is twice as long as the first two books in this series and you get to see the full use of the three laws of robotics by the author. You are going to read all of this between the difference of cultures that are as strange as they are far from the earth and even the earth society is changed its ways of living. But one thing is always great in Isaac Asimov’s novels and that is his vision of the future.

Again a great connection to Asimov’s universe that he created by somehow combining most of his stories with some kind of link between them.

Hundred percent recommended but I must remind the reader that this one is not on the level or class of the previous book in the series called The Naked Sun.

Synopsis:

“A millennium into the future two advances 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.

Detective Elijah Baiey is called to the Spacer world Aurora to solve a bizarre case of roboticide. The prime suspect is a gifted roboticist who had the means, the motive, and the opportunity to commit the crime. There's only one catch: Baley and his positronic partner, R. Daneel Olivaw, must prove the man innocent. For in a case of political intrigue and love between woman and robot gone tragically wrong, there's more at stake than simple justice. This time Baley's career, his life, and Earth's right to pioneer the Galaxy lie in the delicate balance.”

Rating: 100/100

Recommended: 100/100 Yes.

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The Naked Sun

Originally published: January 1957

Author: Isaac Asimov

Book 2 of 3: The Robots Series

Genres: Artificial Intelligence & Semantics, Classic American Fiction, Hard Science Fiction, Classic Science Fiction, Space Opera, Science Fiction, Mystery

This book is the second in the Robots Series and same as the first book it was first published as a series in “Astounding Science Fiction” from October to December 1956 and later published in the book form in 1957.

This book is a murder mystery and a science fiction combination with returning main characters from the previous book. The book focuses on the unusual traditions, customs, and culture of a new planet and it is not earth. But the population uses robots for everything as with many of the planets in this future of millennia ahead of our time.

You are going to find out about the first law of robotics by Asimov and what it can do to a robot. This book is a mixture of a lot of this author’s talents like the well-planned story, mystery, and world-building. Plus don’t forget his great ideas are always present on every page.

Don’t forget to read the first book “The Caves of Steel” before you read this book because they are directly connected and you may not get some stuff that is happening in this one.

This book has it all that you can expect from a science fiction book from the classic era with twists and surprises with cleverly invented technology that was impossible at the time but now feels real and in our grasp very soon.

It is one of the better stories and mysteries from this series that needed an open mind and out-of-the-box thinking to solve. A good read that makes you want to think of all the unusual stuff and cultural issues that this story has to offer. A must-read that may make you want to read all of Isaac Asimov’s books because his worlds and universes suck you in these books even they are just fictional and usually contain a lot of talking and drama.

Synopsis:

“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!”

Rating: 95/100

Recommended: 100/100 Yes.

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