The Positronic Man
About this book
Powerful and haunting, The Positronic Man is an unforgettable novel that redefines Isaac Asimov's and Robert Silverberg's place among the greatest science fiction authors of all time. In the twenty-first century the creation of the positronic brain leads to the development of robot laborers and revolutionizes life on Earth. But to the Martin family, their household robot NDR-113 is more than a trusted friend, a confidant, a member of the family. For through some unknown manufacturing glitch, Andrew has been blessed with a capacity for love and a drive toward self-awareness and devlopment that are almost human. But almost is not enough. Andrew's dream is to become fully human. Facing human prejudice, the laws of robotics, and his own mechanical limitations, Andrew will use science and law in his quest for the impossible, arriving at last at a terrifying choice: to make his dream a reality, he must pay the ultimate price. - Publisher.
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 13 readers · 233 pages · ≈ 4 h 19 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read The Positronic Man?
About ≈ 4 h 19 m — 233 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Positronic Man?
233 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Positronic Man?
It sits on the Science Fiction, History, Fiction shelves.
Has The Positronic Man been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Bicentennial Man (2000), Bicentennial Man (1999).
Is The Positronic Man in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who wrote The Positronic Man?
Isaac Asimov.