Sean's review
The Foundation Trilogy
by Isaac Asimov
Sean's review
The Foundation Trilogy by Isaac Asimov
Sean's review
rating:
bookshelves:
sciencefiction
recommended for: Fans of Star Wars, Star Trek, Sci Fi or Roman History
I have to write about this trilogy as a whole instead of each book individually because I think it is imperative to read all three in succession to truly appreciate the depth of Asimov's tale. I had not read any Asimov books when I picked up 'Foundation' but was unable to put each book down until they were finished. The only way to preserve the accumulated knowledge of a dying empire rests in the foundation of a new colony on the outskirts of the empire devoted solely to mathematics and science. Through this seed ultimately the knowledge of the waning empire endures and can be replanted throughout the galaxy. The parallels to ancient cultures in Rome and beyond are perfect and I recommend this trilogy to anyone who was fascinated by Star Wars as a child.
