| A detective must solve a crime that is larger than it seems...the murder of a well-known scientist. His helper is Robot Daneel Olivaw. The detective must overcome his own prejudices and solve a crime that could start a war between two worlds. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book - very upbeat FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - science fiction story Robots, Computers, VR Yes Robot, PC, VR Plotlets: Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Descript. of chases or violence - 30 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 20 % Main Character Identity: - Male Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's Main Adversary Identity: - Male Age: - 40's-50's Profession/status: Eccentric: Yes How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a little/some How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Cynical sense of humor Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters Setting Terrain Earth setting: - medium future 22-24th century - - A substantial portion of this book takes place on a non-Earth planetary body: - humans in a futuristic society - very controlled society Takes place on Earth? Yes Planet outside solar system? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment scientific jargon? (SF only) - a significant amount of technical jargon Sex in book? Yes What kind of sex: - vague references only How much dialogue? - significantly more dialog than descript |
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