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Synopsis
A puzzling case of roboticide sends New York Detective Elijah Baley on an intense search for a murderer. Armed with his own instincts, his quirky logic, and the immutable Three Laws of Robotics, Baley is determined to solve the case. But can anything prepare a simple Earthman for the psychological complexities of a world where a beautiful woman can easily have fallen in love with an all-too-human robot...?
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Is The Robots of Dawn appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
A cerebral science fiction mystery with mild romantic tension involving a human-robot relationship; no graphic violence or explicit content, though themes of sexuality and robot consciousness may prompt discussion.
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This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and mild language.
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Who'll love this
A smart detective story set in the far future where robots feel almost human — great for teens who love puzzles and big ideas.