--- product_id: 110280432 title: "The Naked Sun (The Robot Series Book 2)" price: "KD 4.30" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/110280432-the-naked-sun-the-robot-series-book-2 store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # The Naked Sun (The Robot Series Book 2) **Price:** KD 4.30 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Naked Sun (The Robot Series Book 2) - **How much does it cost?** KD 4.30 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/110280432-the-naked-sun-the-robot-series-book-2) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The bestselling Robot series continues in this sequel to The Caves of Steel , with detective Elijah Baley taking on the dangerous role of double agent when he’s sent to Solaria to solve a brutal murder—and uncover a weakness in Earth’s most powerful neighbor. On the beautiful Outer World planet of Solaria, a handful of human colonists lead a hermit-like existence, their every need attended to by their faithful robot servants. To this strange and provocative planet comes Detective Elijah Baley, sent from the streets of New York with his positronic partner, the robot R. Daneel Olivaw, to solve an incredible murder that has rocked Solaria to its foundations. The victim had been so reclusive that he appeared to his associates only through holographic projection. Yet someone had gotten close enough to bludgeon him to death while robots looked on. Now Baley and Olivaw are faced with two clear impossibilities: Either the Solarian was killed by one of his robots—unthinkable under the laws of Robotics—or he was killed by the woman who loved him so much that she never came into his presence! Isaac Asimov’s Robot series chronicles the sometimes uneasy partnership between human and humanoid: I, ROBOT • THE CAVES OF STEEL • THE NAKED SUN • THE ROBOTS OF DAWN Review: Very good start on the collection of books - Very interesting read on the subject of robotics. Review: Epic Prequel Murder Mystery - As a fan of the Foundation series, this book is a critical juncture in the history of humans migrating into space and populating the galaxy. It's a great murder mystery by itself, but the lessons Elijah Baley learns about the Outer Worlds and subsequently about Earth were amazing to uncover. This book has so much gravitas, when considering the effect this story has on peoples lives 20,000 years into ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #41,158 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #48 in Classic American Fiction #103 in Hard Science Fiction (Books) #134 in Hard Science Fiction (Kindle Store) | ## Images ![The Naked Sun (The Robot Series Book 2) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81iEWGbfUPL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good start on the collection of books *by A***R on February 25, 2026* Very interesting read on the subject of robotics. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Epic Prequel Murder Mystery *by J***T on November 19, 2025* As a fan of the Foundation series, this book is a critical juncture in the history of humans migrating into space and populating the galaxy. It's a great murder mystery by itself, but the lessons Elijah Baley learns about the Outer Worlds and subsequently about Earth were amazing to uncover. This book has so much gravitas, when considering the effect this story has on peoples lives 20,000 years into ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Strong follow-up to Caves of Steel *by J***E on September 6, 2007* The Naked Sun by, Isaac Asimov, is a direct sequel to Caves of Steel (Robot City) . Once again we see detective Elijah Baley called upon to solve a murder involving a "Spacer" (a human from an Earth colony on another planet) only this time he has to leave Earth to perform the investigation. He is reunited with his robotic partner, R. Daneel Olivaw although the relationship seems a bit more contentious this time around. The two meet on the planet Solaria where a leading citizen has been murdered with a good old-fashioned blunt instrument. Baley must overcome his fear of open spaces, resistance from the locals to meeting face-to-face, and the seeming impossibility of satisfying all the facts of the case before he can shed light on the mystery. More than just a mystery, Naked Sun is also a social commentary of sorts. I can't say I found this aspect of the novel nearly as compelling as the mystery. Without giving too much away, the people of Solaria live in nearly complete isolation and loathe being in the personal presence of anyone, including a spouse or their own child. While this is plausible in a purely academic way given the scenario that Asimov put it place, it ignores many basic human instincts such as sex drive that are incredibly powerful and highly unlikely to be sublimated so completely. Still, as long you take it with a grain of salt, it is still interesting to read about this other culture. The murder mystery in the book was very well done for the most part. It moves along well, introduces a number of interesting characters, and is suitably puzzling to both Baley and the reader as it unfolds. The ending wasn't quite as tidy as it could have been but I'll say no more about that for fear of spoiling the story for new readers. The Naked Sun is not a perfect novel. The ending was just a bit off and the sociology is more than questionable. But these are quibbles, not crippling flaws. I would certainly recommend this book, though you should read Caves of Steel (and possibly I, Robot) first. If you've read Caves of Steel, and enjoyed it, odds are you'll find a lot to like in this sequel. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/110280432-the-naked-sun-the-robot-series-book-2](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/110280432-the-naked-sun-the-robot-series-book-2) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*