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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
Rereading one of the most influential book series on young me after 20+ years:
The book is a bit too long, a bit too dry, the romance is horrible and it's way too obsessed with grand reveals, especially for a prequel book, but there is something special about the grand scale of ideas and how it's presented here, because unlike other space operas which focus on a special hero, some backstabbing court intrigue or spaceships shooting each other it's all seen through the lens of science here. I'm not saying there's nothing like this out there, I'm sure there is, but this is what ultimately makes it work for me.
I originally read the series starting with this book and for me it added something to the original trilogy to see Seldon put things together before I read them. Later I read all the robot and empire stuff too and it made things feel even more epic that it was all connected, even if it's a bit sloppy, and I still feel that way too. In fact it might be better to read it in the in-universe chronological order, because reading it in the publication order might make it feel more like fanservice. Which it absolutely is. But what can I say, I am a fan, I've been for a long time now.
The book is a bit too long, a bit too dry, the romance is horrible and it's way too obsessed with grand reveals, especially for a prequel book, but there is something special about the grand scale of ideas and how it's presented here, because unlike other space operas which focus on a special hero, some backstabbing court intrigue or spaceships shooting each other it's all seen through the lens of science here. I'm not saying there's nothing like this out there, I'm sure there is, but this is what ultimately makes it work for me.
I originally read the series starting with this book and for me it added something to the original trilogy to see Seldon put things together before I read them. Later I read all the robot and empire stuff too and it made things feel even more epic that it was all connected, even if it's a bit sloppy, and I still feel that way too. In fact it might be better to read it in the in-universe chronological order, because reading it in the publication order might make it feel more like fanservice. Which it absolutely is. But what can I say, I am a fan, I've been for a long time now.
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Not bad. It was nice to see Trantor and how the different sectors work and act as 'worlds' and helped with the predictive modeling. Harry felt kind of real but not really and nearly everyone else was very flat again. If you liked the trilogy then you should read this one.
adventurous
dark
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated