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  • The Robots of Dawn

  • The Robot Series, Book 3
  • Written by: Isaac Asimov
  • Narrated by: William Dufris
  • Length: 15 hrs and 43 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (96 ratings)

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The Robots of Dawn

Written by: Isaac Asimov
Narrated by: William Dufris
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Publisher's Summary

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.

©1983 Isaac Asimov (P)2014 Random House Audio
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Some of the best narration I've ever heard.

Very engaging story, and an excellent end to a series, while smartly tying into another.

The narration for this book might be my all time favorite. Dufris' voice ropes you in, and is endlessly entertaining. His characters all sound different and distinct and he switches effortlessly between several characters at a time. it's very impressive.

Highly recommended if you want a good sci fi murder mystery. Listen to the other two first, though.

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Fantastic performance

William Dufris is a true artist.

He exhibits great character representation and development for written masterpiece

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Labored

Very drawn out and tedious story which could be condensed to give a more engaging story. The voice acting is clunky and dry.

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meh

well performed, but story is similar to the others. Ties up some loose ends

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