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Science Fiction· United States

Lucky Starr and the Pirates of the Asteroids

by Isaac Asimov
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
#16,107of 99,626 books
Library Journal
Published 1953English
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About This Book

Isaac Asimov's Lucky Starr and the Pirates of the Asteroids (1953) stands as one of the most significant works of science fiction of its era. A groundbreaking work of science fiction, Lucky Starr and the Pirates of the Asteroids by Isaac Asimov (1953) envisions futures that continue to feel urgent and prophetic.

Book Details

AuthorIsaac Asimov
Published1953
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Category🚀 Science Fiction
ISBN0450020282
Editorial Score30/100
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Editorial Assessment

Isaac Asimov published Lucky Starr and the Pirates of the Asteroids in 1953, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of science fiction from United States. The book's treatment of the human condition accounts for much of its enduring reputation. Critics and institutions have consistently placed Lucky Starr and the Pirates of the Asteroids among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 30/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals. What distinguishes Lucky Starr and the Pirates of the Asteroids 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. Within United States's literary landscape, Isaac Asimov occupies a significant position. Lucky Starr and the Pirates of the Asteroids is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

Library Journal
notable · national
195330
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About the Author
Isaac Asimov
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