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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
Solid start to a promising series, although the romance felt forced and dated.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
adventurous
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
slow-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
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Another great addition to the Foundation series. Prelude to Foundation was written in 1988, while the Foundation was written in 1951, so there is a significant amount of time between when the series started and when this book was published and it is clear that his ability to write and develop a plot really developed.
I know that there is a lot of debate about what reading order the foundation and Asimov books should be read in, but I have been reading the Foundation series in publication order. As the first in the preludes this was such a fun read because I knew where the story was going. I could get really invested because I had a hint or two about what was really happening, and it was still a surprise twist at the end. I think that it would be hard to read this novel, and then go all the way back to Foundation since the writing in this novel is so much more linear and clear. This entry into the series while still classically 'episodic' does not read like it is. His earlier work that was published for magazines as novellas then complied together will not read as smoothly as this.
All that said, I really enjoyed this book. It was great to get to see more of Seldon and how he came to be and what the guiding force was that drove him to develop psycho history. The writing was a lot cleaner, the characters were all well developed and the plot moved along a great pace, unlike some of his earlier writings that tended to drag.
I know that there is a lot of debate about what reading order the foundation and Asimov books should be read in, but I have been reading the Foundation series in publication order. As the first in the preludes this was such a fun read because I knew where the story was going. I could get really invested because I had a hint or two about what was really happening, and it was still a surprise twist at the end. I think that it would be hard to read this novel, and then go all the way back to Foundation since the writing in this novel is so much more linear and clear. This entry into the series while still classically 'episodic' does not read like it is. His earlier work that was published for magazines as novellas then complied together will not read as smoothly as this.
All that said, I really enjoyed this book. It was great to get to see more of Seldon and how he came to be and what the guiding force was that drove him to develop psycho history. The writing was a lot cleaner, the characters were all well developed and the plot moved along a great pace, unlike some of his earlier writings that tended to drag.
Typical of 80s Asimov, it's pages and pages of nothing happening and then a thrilling and really fun finale. This one carries with it a vague, 1940s sexism that it seems Asimov couldn't shake even in his old age, though at least it does have a female lead. Would I recommend it? If you're a foundation fan, then yes! This should not be your first journey into the Foundation, though, even if it is technically the first book.
Hari Seldon hat gerade seinen Vortrag über seine Erfindung, die Psychohistorik, beendet. Von da an ändert sich sein ganzes Leben, denn einflussreiche Personen sind nun hinter ihm und seiner Wissenschaft her. Auf seiner Flucht durchquert Seldon die verschiedensten Teile Trantors und versucht die Psychohistorik weiterzuentwickeln.
[b:Die Rettung Des Imperiums|1251060|Die Rettung Des Imperiums (Foundation, #1)|Isaac Asimov|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1346652838l/1251060._SY75_.jpg|1128436] ist die erste Vorgeschichte zur Foundation-Trilogie. Hier erlebt der Leser einen Teil der Geschichte der Entstehung und Weiterentwicklung der Psychohistorik.
Die Story ist solide, aber Spannung kommt einfach nicht so richtig auf. Doch dafür gefiel mir das Buch hauptsächlich aufgrund des Worldbuildings. Die verschiedenen Regionen Trantors sind alle interessant gestaltet und beheimaten die unterschiedlichsten Kulturen, wodurch Trantor sich so richtig lebendig anfühlt.
Erstmals – zumindest bei meiner Lesereihenfolge – spielt sich die gesamte Geschichte an einem Stück an und folgt „lediglich“ einer Einzelperson – wenn auch einer besonders wichtigen. Eine Episodenunterteilung ist höchstens anhand der Wechsel zwischen unterschiedlichen Orten und den daraus entstehenden Reiseabschnitten möglich. Das funktioniert wunderbar und zum ersten Mal fühlen sich Asimovs Charaktere wirklich lebendig an. Im Laufe des Buchs wuchsen mir Seldon und seine Weggefährten immer mehr ans Herz.
Die Foundation-Reihe lässt einfach nicht nach! Endlich zeigt Asimov, dass er auch Charaktere gut kann und zeigt ganz andere Seiten seines Könnens. Kein Wunder, dass er als einer der größten Science-Fiction-Autoren gilt.
[b:Die Rettung Des Imperiums|1251060|Die Rettung Des Imperiums (Foundation, #1)|Isaac Asimov|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1346652838l/1251060._SY75_.jpg|1128436] ist die erste Vorgeschichte zur Foundation-Trilogie. Hier erlebt der Leser einen Teil der Geschichte der Entstehung und Weiterentwicklung der Psychohistorik.
Die Story ist solide, aber Spannung kommt einfach nicht so richtig auf. Doch dafür gefiel mir das Buch hauptsächlich aufgrund des Worldbuildings. Die verschiedenen Regionen Trantors sind alle interessant gestaltet und beheimaten die unterschiedlichsten Kulturen, wodurch Trantor sich so richtig lebendig anfühlt.
Erstmals – zumindest bei meiner Lesereihenfolge – spielt sich die gesamte Geschichte an einem Stück an und folgt „lediglich“ einer Einzelperson – wenn auch einer besonders wichtigen. Eine Episodenunterteilung ist höchstens anhand der Wechsel zwischen unterschiedlichen Orten und den daraus entstehenden Reiseabschnitten möglich. Das funktioniert wunderbar und zum ersten Mal fühlen sich Asimovs Charaktere wirklich lebendig an. Im Laufe des Buchs wuchsen mir Seldon und seine Weggefährten immer mehr ans Herz.
Die Foundation-Reihe lässt einfach nicht nach! Endlich zeigt Asimov, dass er auch Charaktere gut kann und zeigt ganz andere Seiten seines Könnens. Kein Wunder, dass er als einer der größten Science-Fiction-Autoren gilt.
This is the first book by Isaac Asimov that I have read, and enjoyed it thoroughly. I can't wait to start reading another.
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Crazy awesome beginning (and prequel) to an epic Sci-Fi world. The ending is incredible stuff.