Foundation by Isaac Asimov Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Foundation
Book Review: A classic ... good thing it's short.
Summary: 3 Stars
Let's face it: Isaac Asimov was not a very good writer, especially this early in the game. We read 'Foundation' not because we are interested in reading some fantastic literature but because the ideas in this little book became the tropes that have thrived in science fiction even to this day. If you're interested in sci-fi, 'Foundation' is a must-read.
The importance of 'Foundation' in the genre may force us to allow for the blandness of its prose; however, it does not excuse it. The characters are ciphers, the style is blunt and ugly, like a sledgehammer, and there are plenty of minor but annoying infelicities of grammar. It's a good thing the novel is pleasantly short; whatever Asimov's faults, long-windedness was not one of them.
Book Review: Ahead Of His Time.
Summary: 4 Stars
The foundation is setup to secretly monitor mankind through its darkest hours. It reminded me a little of Orwell's 1984. In placing humans away from the central government on a planet with few resources. They are forced to develop quickly. This is a novel more about political machinations than about action. The contradictions in human nature are here to analyze. The characters use guile, spirit, & cunning to survive. Some 80% of the book is dialogue & the character development is a bit shallow. Nonetheless, Mr. Asimov portrays the future in poignant & diverse ways. The predicted conflict makes the story of galactic history entertaining, especially since this was written in 1951. Some 7 years before Sputnik was launched. The author deserves praise for his imagination that was well ahead of his time.Book Review: Amazing Asimov read !!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I can't say enough about this book, weather you like SF or not this book is a MUST READ!!! It's more about people/civilizations/political systems than SF but either way I highly recommend it.
As for SF it is simply the best SF book ever written!!!!
Book Review: Best Book by Asimov (fiction)
Summary: 5 Stars
I have read almost all of Asimov's fiction, and this book is by far one of the best. I would recommend it to anyone interested!
Boom, Done.
-Jeremy Paul Gallagher
Book Review: Classic mind-stretching sci-fi
Summary: 4 Stars
This is certainly an excellent "first" book in the Asimov series. Even if one has not read, Prelude to Foundation, you can pick up right up and enjoy the series. Sets the stage for the next books in the series, but also makes one think, "What would happen if America lost its power sources?"