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4.26 AVERAGE
4.26 AVERAGE
Classic sci-fi.
Some would probably find it wooden compared to more modern pieces, but I found it extremely compelling. The is as much a story of development of a civilization as it is science fiction.
Some would probably find it wooden compared to more modern pieces, but I found it extremely compelling. The is as much a story of development of a civilization as it is science fiction.
Begun originally as a series of eight short stories that were published in Astounding Magazine between 1942 and 1950, the stories were collected into a trilogy, with the first four in Foundation, published 1951, the fifth and sixth in Foundation and Empire in 1952, and the seventh and eighth in Second Foundation, published in 1953. While there have been two more trilogies written by Asimov set in this universe, this original “Foundation Trilogy” represents some of his seminal work, as he wrestled with the worlds of science and psychology, planting these in a world encompassing an entire galaxy and taking place over many centuries.
In Foundation readers meet Hari Seldon and are introduced to the world of the Galactic Empire. With the development of the revolutionary science known as psychohistory, Seldon has calculated that while the Empire has ruled in splendor for the last twelve thousand years, its end is now approaching, leading to a dark ages that will last thirty thousand years. But Seldon has a plan to cut this tumultuous time short, only it’s going to take decades and centuries of development with the creation of the Foundation.
In Foundation and Empire, the Empire is near its end while there are those who blame the Foundation for this and seek to destroy it. Then there is the enigmatic character known as The Mule, a mutant who has the ability to read and control people’s emotions. The final volume in the trilogy, Second Foundation, covers the different people’s unending search for the supposed Second Foundation, and how it all comes down to one teenage girl knowing the answer.
Published for the first in one volume with Everyman’s Library, the trilogy can now be enjoyed as one long story, representing some of Asimov’s greatest work as one of the eminent and most revered science fiction writers in the history of the genre.
Originally written on March 2, 2011 ©Alex C. Telander.
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In Foundation readers meet Hari Seldon and are introduced to the world of the Galactic Empire. With the development of the revolutionary science known as psychohistory, Seldon has calculated that while the Empire has ruled in splendor for the last twelve thousand years, its end is now approaching, leading to a dark ages that will last thirty thousand years. But Seldon has a plan to cut this tumultuous time short, only it’s going to take decades and centuries of development with the creation of the Foundation.
In Foundation and Empire, the Empire is near its end while there are those who blame the Foundation for this and seek to destroy it. Then there is the enigmatic character known as The Mule, a mutant who has the ability to read and control people’s emotions. The final volume in the trilogy, Second Foundation, covers the different people’s unending search for the supposed Second Foundation, and how it all comes down to one teenage girl knowing the answer.
Published for the first in one volume with Everyman’s Library, the trilogy can now be enjoyed as one long story, representing some of Asimov’s greatest work as one of the eminent and most revered science fiction writers in the history of the genre.
Originally written on March 2, 2011 ©Alex C. Telander.
For more reviews, and exclusive interviews, go to BookBanter
I have fond memories of this book. I discovered it in a used bookstore in downtown Portland when I was about 15. I had already come under the spell of Andre Norton and Ray Bradbury and Jules Verne and H.G. Wells, so I knew I liked science fiction. In a back room, in a box in the back room with a jumble of other books, was this huge hardbound book called the Foundation Trilogy. I started reading and was at once hooked.
The book cost me fifty cents. I was so enthralled by the concept of the books that I spent some months trying to figure out if I could invent psychohistory. Several graphs and outlines later, I concluded that Seldon was right: there's not yet enough data.
There's no need for a review. Everyone on the planet knows this book and the ones who don't should buy it at once.
The book cost me fifty cents. I was so enthralled by the concept of the books that I spent some months trying to figure out if I could invent psychohistory. Several graphs and outlines later, I concluded that Seldon was right: there's not yet enough data.
There's no need for a review. Everyone on the planet knows this book and the ones who don't should buy it at once.
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
El Ciclo de Trántor no se ganó el premio Hugo a la mejor serie de novelas por nada. Las 3 novelas cuentan la historia de los primeros siglos de un esfuerzo por salvar a la humanidad repartida en toda la Galaxia de una época de barbarie y casos. Sólo léanla. Es excelente, se los aseguro
adventurous
challenging
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Fundação (#MLI2021): primeiro livro finalizado! Amei demaaaais a construção de universo aqui e a estrutura da história. Foi muito divertido conhecer esse mundo através das perspectivas de diferentes figuras importantes históricamente para a Fundação. Todas as plots de intriga política também foram sensacionais e eu to mega curiosa pra ver o que vem aí! - ★★★★☆ | 4 estrelas
Fundação e Império: segundo livro começou suuuper interessante. Adorei que a construção de mundo continuou a ser desenvolvida e que os personagens finalmente tiveram que lidar com uma guerra e umas crises... inesperadas. A única coisa que me incomodou nessa continuação foi a lentidão do enredo em certas partes. Demorou muito para alguns pontos se conectarem. - ★★★☆☆ | 3 estrelas
Segunda Fundação: e chegamos ao terceiro e último livro! Esse foi o que eu menos gostei. Eu estava super empolgada em saber mais sobre a Segunda Fundação, mas o livro se resumiu à busca... pela Segunda Fundação. Achei bem devagar e um tanto enrolado em partes, mas gostei dos últimos capítulos--finalmente recebemos a explicação sobre e onde está a Segunda Fundação. - ★★★☆☆ | 3 estrelas
Média: 3.5
Fundação e Império: segundo livro começou suuuper interessante. Adorei que a construção de mundo continuou a ser desenvolvida e que os personagens finalmente tiveram que lidar com uma guerra e umas crises... inesperadas. A única coisa que me incomodou nessa continuação foi a lentidão do enredo em certas partes. Demorou muito para alguns pontos se conectarem. - ★★★☆☆ | 3 estrelas
Segunda Fundação: e chegamos ao terceiro e último livro! Esse foi o que eu menos gostei. Eu estava super empolgada em saber mais sobre a Segunda Fundação, mas o livro se resumiu à busca... pela Segunda Fundação. Achei bem devagar e um tanto enrolado em partes, mas gostei dos últimos capítulos--finalmente recebemos a explicação sobre e onde está a Segunda Fundação. - ★★★☆☆ | 3 estrelas
Média: 3.5
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
My first foray into 40s Sci-Fi and it was very readable, nice and twisty.
Quelle déception à la relecture une vingtaine d’années après ma première découverte...
Comme un vieux cru, à l’étiquette prestigieuse et alléchante, qui aurait tourné au vinaigre.
Comme un vieux cru, à l’étiquette prestigieuse et alléchante, qui aurait tourné au vinaigre.