Science Fiction Favourites

by Issac Asimov

Selection of some of Asimov's most enduring and unforgettable stories.

Genres: Science Fiction, Audiobook, Short Stories

6 pages, Audio Cassette

First published January 1, 1990

Reviews

[Josef Constantine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Worth it for The Last Question and The Ugly Little Boy if nothing else. The latter I had read once before in an anthology but I'd forgotten just how poignant it was. The former I hadn't read at all and absolutely loved it. The remaining stories are fillers but they are all fairly decent.

[Wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun listen especially since it was read by Asimov himself. I had to laugh because of the way he pronounces robots. The king of the robots pronounces it "Robits". Other than that good book!!

[Ryan Dermek · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the better short story collections I have read - these tales have withstood the test of time. I even recited a summary of one to my partner and she thought it was great. Plenty of Asimov's wit and character shine through almost all the stories, with genuinely thought-provoking and hilarious moments a plenty.

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good to hear the master’s voice reading these stories. Most of the stories are meh. Some are better than others. The last story “The Ugly Little Boy” is by far the best in this collection and one of Asimov’s best stories. That alone makes it worthwhile.

[Zina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an audio recording of a number of short stories narrated by THE AUTHOR HIMSELF!!!! To hear the greatest sci fi writer of all times read this story in his own voice is such a rare, beautiful treat!

[William Reed · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Asimov's commentary on each story, especially The Ugly Little Boy. this is a fun collection of shorts by a grandmaster of SciFi.

[Gr1972 · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 out of 5

[Wren · Rating 5 out of 5]

incredible science fiction writer. but we all already knew that

[Matt]

I borrowed this audiobook from the library and did not listen to all the stories yet so it is still in progress for a future borrow date

[Ob-jonny · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great collection of science fiction short stories and it is only available on audiobook. The story "The Last Question" was especially interesting because it presents an entertaining explanation behind the creation of the universe and even how God came to be who he is. He said it was the best thing he ever wrote. There is a little bit of a relation to the Foundation universe in that story which is amusing to fans of that series. Some of the other stories are very down to earth like "Spell My Name With an S" but with a hilarious little twist that make them completely original and though-provoking. This is a must listen for Asimov fans.

[Scott Diamond · Rating 4 out of 5]

What can you say about Asimov? I've been a fan so many years and I've always enjoyed the introductions he writes in his short story collections so this audiobook was such a treat to hear him reading his stories. Definitely get if you are a fan. His reading adds another dimensions.

[Michael · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some of the stories are very nice, and it's worth listening.

[Eric Bowers · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not the best, but still entertaining.