Runaway

Runaway is a mid-20th century science fiction novel by Alfred Coppel that explores themes of space exploration and artificial intelligence. The story follows a young captain who acquires a spaceship named R.S. Clementine, or Clem, which gains sentience after colliding with an asteroid. As Clem embarks on a journey toward the Sun, the narrative delves into the complexities of human experience and the nature of consciousness.