Isaac Asimov: Prelude to Foundation (1991, Bantam Books)
Mass Market Paperback
English language
Published Nov. 24, 1991 by Bantam Books.
Voici une occasion tant pour ceux qui ont lu les cinq volumes du cycle ##Fondation## d'en constater la prȟistoire, que pour ceux qui ne les ont pas lus d'inaugurer la lecture d'un des chefs-d'oeuvre de la science-fiction contemporaine. [SDM].
This book took a different tack and essentially explains why and what led up to Hari Seldon's grand plan. It has an interesting double twist at the end (actually a triple twist if you read between the lines on the final two or three pages.
Well.
I doubt I can add to the plethora of reviews.
My question now is, ought I start reading the Robot stories and books in parallel with this rereading /reading of the Foundation books (there are more of them than there were when I first read them)?
Hari Seldon begins devoping his "psychohistory" theory in this prelude to the famous "Foundation" trilogy (which as grown to many more than 3 books).
Seldon ends up being pursued by a number of forces who would like to exploit his theory for their own benefit, taking our main character through a variety of societies. Asimov again works his magic with creating intriguing environments for his characters to play in.
Asimov had a number of logical twists at the end of the book; some that I saw coming, and some that I didn't. The main characters were a bit "invincible" for my tastes, but tension was maintained well.
I definitely look forward to continuing the series.
