Mirror Image by Isaac Asimov (1972)
A psychologist and a scientist team up to solve a murder mystery in which the victim's identical twin brother is the prime suspect. The story explores themes of identity, perception, and the nature of reality through a sci-fi lens.
By Isaac Asimov · First published 1972 · Genre: Science Fiction, Mystery, Detective fiction · 7,167 words
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The Three Laws of Robotics
1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Isaac Asimov
- Date: 1972 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Mystery, Detective fiction, Crime
- Length: 7,167 words
- Structure: 1 section, 215 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — Written by Isaac Asimov, one of the most well-known authors of the genre, this book presents a high-caliber scientific investigation of a crime involving teleportation.
- Mystery — This story incorporates significant elements of a whodunit, focusing on a detective's investigation in trying to solve a crime in which the perpetrator isn't immediately clear. The plot revolves around a mysterious crime where two individuals claim to be the same person.
- Detective fiction — One of the main characters, Elijah Baley, is a detective who solves cases. This book is a part of the Robot series, where Baley is a recurring character, always tasked with solving complex mysteries.
- Crime — The central plot of the story involves unlawful acts and the pursuit of their resolution, involving violence and the manipulation of an advanced technological device.
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Science Fiction · Fiction · Space Opera · Time Travel · Cloning · Identity · Consciousness · Artificial Intelligence · Robotics · Ethics · Philosophy · Mind