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Science Fiction· United States

David Starr - Space Ranger

by Isaac Asimov
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
#15,912of 99,626 books
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Published 1952English
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About This Book

When Isaac Asimov published David Starr - Space Ranger in 1952, it quickly found its place in the broader tradition of science fiction. Published in 1952, David Starr - Space Ranger by Isaac Asimov is a visionary work of science fiction that pushes the boundaries of imagination and explores what it means to be human.

Book Details

AuthorIsaac Asimov
Published1952
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Category🚀 Science Fiction
Editorial Score30/100
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Editorial Assessment

First published in 1952, Isaac Asimov's David Starr - Space Ranger is a work of science fiction that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with the human condition gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre. The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Its aggregate editorial score of 30/100 reflects recognition from 1 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals. What distinguishes David Starr - Space Ranger is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it. Isaac Asimov's role in the literature of United States is well established. David Starr - Space Ranger can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.
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Awards & Recognition

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notable · national
195230
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Isaac Asimov
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Isaac Asimov is a celebrated author from United States known for influential works of science fiction.

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