Penguin Classics Robot (Penguin Science Fiction): First English-language publication
Robot (Penguin Science Fiction) isn't just any sci-fi novel—it's a legendary piece of Polish literature finally hitting the English-speaking world. And let me tell you, this abridged version doesn't skimp on the mind-bending questions about reality and where we fit in the grand scheme of things. (Spoiler: it's complicated.)
Meet BER-66, the ultimate identity crisis case. Human or robot? Even he's not sure. Tasked by 'the Mechanism' to snoop around (because what's a good story without some espionage?), he stumbles through a bizarre underground realm. Think doppelgangers that'll make you double-take and a city so still, it's like time forgot it. Each step (or wheel turn?) brings him closer to unraveling his own enigma.
At 336 pages, this book is a hefty dive into sci-fi that's as thought-provoking as it is entertaining. Perfect for those who like their fiction with a side of existential dread—or just a really good story.
Features
- Haunting philosophical enquiry
- Considered Polish science fiction classic
- Abridged edition
- Includes customer reviews
- First English-language publication
General specs
- Brand: Penguin Classics
- Seller: Amazon
- ID: 0241485118
- publisher: Penguin Classics
- : May 1, 2022
- Edition: Abridged
- Language: English
- : 336 pages
- : 0241485118
- : 978-0241485118
- Item Weight: 7 ounces
- Dimensions: 4.45 x 0.8 x 7.17 inches
- Customer Reviews: ratings_count: 100, stars: 4
- First listed by seller: 6/10/25
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| Price | $15.49 | $15.55 | $4.50 | $5.57 | $11.70 | $6.56 |
| Seller | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon |
| Update | Dec 6, 2025 | Dec 6, 2025 | Dec 6, 2025 | Dec 6, 2025 | Dec 6, 2025 | Dec 6, 2025 |
| publisher | Penguin Classics | DK Children | National Geographic Kids | Hearst (September 1, 2015) | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers | |
| May 1, 2022 | September 18, 2018 | April 8, 2014 | May 6, 2025 | |||
| Edition | Abridged | Illustrated | Illustrated | |||
| Language | English | English | English | English | English | |
| 336 pages | 160 pages | 48 pages | 304 pages | |||
| 0241485118 | 1465475842 | 9781426313448 | 9781618371683 | 031666944X | ||
| 978-0241485118 | 978-1465475848 | 978-1426313448 | 978-1618371683 | 978-0316669443 | ||
| Item Weight | 7 ounces | 2 pounds | 3.99 ounces | 1 pounds | 8.3 ounces | |
| Dimensions | 4.45 x 0.8 x 7.17 inches | 8.81 x 0.64 x 11.19 inches | 6 x 0.13 x 9 inches | 7 x 1 x 9 inches | 5.2 x 0.78 x 7.55 inches | |
| Reading Age | 9 - 12 years | 4 - 7 years, from customers | 8+ years, from customers | |||
| Grade Level | 4 - 7 | 1 - 3 | 3 - 7 | |||
