Forward the Foundation
1994
by Isaac Asimov
Forward the Foundation is the long-awaited final novel of Isaac Asimov's classic science-fiction masterpiece, the Foundation series. Completed just before his death, it is both a crowning achievement of a great writer's life and a stirring testament to the creative genius of Isaac Asimov.
As Hari Seldon struggles to perfect his revolutionary theory of psychohistory and ensure a place for humanity among the stars, the great Galactic Empire totters on the brink of apocalyptic collapse. Seldon and all he holds dear become pawns in the struggle for dominance. The control of Seldon equates to the control of psychohistory—and with it the future of the Galaxy.
Among those seeking to wield psychohistory as the greatest weapon known to man are a populist political demagogue, the weak-willed Emperor Cleon I, and a ruthless militaristic general. In his final act of service to humanity, Hari Seldon must protect his life's work from their grasp as he embarks on a search for its true heirs, a quest that begins with his own granddaughter and the dream of a new Foundation.
Reviews
This kinda has spoilers.
The only thing, in my opinion, that saves this book is Dors and Demerzel. They are awesome, awesome characters and a true continuation of Asimov work about robots. Ah, also, Wanda Seldon is pretty impressive too; if a bit stuck inside very narrow actions: she's too perfect and has too little grey area, in my opinion, to be a complete character.
The book is generally boring, it has too many conversations that could have been avoidable and that just are there to fill pages, or so it seems. I skipped through most of Hari's meetings with politicians and business people.
Still, the middle part about Dors is really good and if you liked Foundation, you should definitely read this.
The only thing, in my opinion, that saves this book is Dors and Demerzel. They are awesome, awesome characters and a true continuation of Asimov work about robots. Ah, also, Wanda Seldon is pretty impressive too; if a bit stuck inside very narrow actions: she's too perfect and has too little grey area, in my opinion, to be a complete character.
The book is generally boring, it has too many conversations that could have been avoidable and that just are there to fill pages, or so it seems. I skipped through most of Hari's meetings with politicians and business people.
Still, the middle part about Dors is really good and if you liked Foundation, you should definitely read this.
Likeless so far. Lead the way
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