Foundation and Empire

Mass Market Paperback, 224 pages

English language

Published Nov. 23, 1966 by Avon Books.

ISBN:
978-0-380-42689-8
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OCLC Number:
2044458

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4 stars (36 reviews)

Led by its founding father, the great psychohistorian Hari Seldon, and taking advantage of its superior science and technology, the Foundation has survived the greed and barbarism of its neighboring warrior-planets. Yet now it must face the Empire still the mightiest force in the Galaxy even in its death throes. When an ambitious general determined to restore the Empire's glory turns the vast Imperial fleet toward the Foundation, the only hope for the small planet of scholars and scientists lies in the prophecies of Hari Seldon.

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Review of 'Foundation and Empire' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

This is a great book if you're already in the Foundation story and it really sets the stage for the series. The two parts feel a bit disjointed, but that is only superficial. The whole premise is whether psychohistory can be changed by individual action. The first part suggests no, the second suggests yes. In addition to the interesting premise, the story is strengthened by better characters that grow and act for much longer than in the prior novel. And now the stage is set for a race to see who will reach the Second Foundation.



For a full review, check out my blog: strakul.blogspot.com/2021/08/book-review-foundation-and-empire-by.html

Review of 'Fondation et Empire' on 'Goodreads'

3 stars

L’un des intérêts majeurs de ce genre de lecture, c’est de permettre au lecteur de prendre conscience de l’évolution de la SF depuis cinquante ans (environ). En effet, on sent bien, à la lecture de cette suite, quelle révolution ça a pu être à l’époque, avec un univers moins violent, des personnages subtils, et une histoire qui est plus subie qu’organisée par les héros.

Cela étant, l’âge de ce roman se fait clairement sentir, et certains retournements de situation m’ont ainsi semblé arriver environ cent pages trop tard (comme par exemple ceux concernant le clown du mulet). Bon, mis à part l’âge, tout n’est quand même pas à jeter, loin de là. Comme par exemple cet atterissage final sur Trantor, pour découvrir les ravages causées par l’administration centrale de l’empire, où certains personnages tout à fait truculents (je pense évidement au psychologue mathématicien).

Malheureusement, les outrages du temps sont bel …

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