Eric's review
Foundation and Empire (Foundation Series, #3)
by Isaac Asimov
Eric's review
Foundation and Empire (Foundation Series, #3) by Isaac Asimov
Eric's review
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sciencefiction
Do not read the back of this book unless you want it spoiled for you. I think I would have liked it more if the "secret" had not been obvious to me all along. This was in large part because of a not so subtle hint on the back of the book. That aside there are a few points of interest I would like to address.
It amazes me that, for all of the other interesting ideas Asimov has about the universe's future, computers are not part of it. People still right things on scraps of paper and have vast libraries to contain all of their knowledge. Also, communication, particularly interstellar remains limited to an extreme degree.
Asimov's writing changes a bit in this book, moving from the role of a chronicler of history to a novelist, telling the story of a specific group of characters. To be honest I hope he goes back to the role of chronicler. I like his characters well enough, but I've read that kind of book before if you understand me.
The final word: I really can't wait ...more
It amazes me that, for all of the other interesting ideas Asimov has about the universe's future, computers are not part of it. People still right things on scraps of paper and have vast libraries to contain all of their knowledge. Also, communication, particularly interstellar remains limited to an extreme degree.
Asimov's writing changes a bit in this book, moving from the role of a chronicler of history to a novelist, telling the story of a specific group of characters. To be honest I hope he goes back to the role of chronicler. I like his characters well enough, but I've read that kind of book before if you understand me.
The final word: I really can't wait ...more
