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Summary: A conclusion worthy of the series
Review: This certainly ranks as one of the best of the Foundation novels. Asimov's writing style is much more mature than in the first three, and refinitions can be seen even since "Foundation's Edge." Beginning with the seamless transition from it's predecessor, "Foundation and Earth" carries Trevize, Pelorat and Bliss across the galaxy, revealing more about Asimov's strange universe in one book than the previous four combined.The characters are also much more thoroughly explored than in any other Foundation book. Though Asimov never quite got the hang of realistic dialogue (the characters often seem to be reciting pre-composed, rehearsed speeches), he does manage to build a good deal of tension between characters. He also takes the corrageous step of making Golan Trevize, no longer a victim, into a much less likeable person than he appeared to be in "Foundation's Edge." Ammusingly, Asimov constantly pats himself on the back with references to his "Robot" and "Empire" novels, giving the series a sense of closure and eventually tying together a good portion of his novels -- nearly five decades worth of writing. Nice work, Isaac. We miss you.
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Summary: Tour of Foundation universe, but I like geography.
Review: The first Foundation book was basically a history book of a future civilization, and this is basically a travelogue. Since I started reading s.f. because I liked history and geography this isn't a problem for me, but I could see how some would find this disappointing. Nevertheless I was glad to see what happeened to the different cultures in the Robot books & it's an enjoyable book if that it what you're interested in too. Also it numbened the sting of the series abandoning the Seldon Plan (which had been the series point until edge.) a little.
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Summary: "Foundation and Earth" lacks solid foundation
Review: This was the last and easily the weakest of the books in the "Foundation" series that eventually included the "Robot" and "Empire" books as well. While I am a great admirer of Asimov's work and contributions to the genre, I was left wanting with this chapter. The book picks up where "Foundation's Edge" (one of the best books in the series) left off. One man had just decided all of humanity spanning every inhabited world in the galaxy (and there are several million at this point) should follow one course of evolution and wonders why he made that choice. He decides that he can only find his answer if he finds the mythical "Earth," the planet where humanity supposedly originated. This is a shaky premise at best. Along the way we discover what happened to various "Spacer" worlds form the earlier books "The Caves of Steel" and the like. The few interesting moments take place on one such world call! ed "Solaria" where the population is kept under draconian control and robots serve the needs of the inhabitants. "Foundation and Earth" feels like a cheap tour of landmarks where you learn nothing more than you have wasted your time. There are some moments that shine as pure Asimov, but not many. This book was not worthy to close such a groundbreaking and entertaining series as thi
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Summary: Foundation's End?
Review: In my opinion the last two foundation books, Foundation's Edge and Foundation and Earth, are alot better than the original three. Isaac Asimov's wrting style has improved, it is a very imersive series that I would recomend to any sci-fi lover. Too bad Isaac didn't write anymore foundation books after this and prelude and forward to the foundation.
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Summary: Was a good book alltough it was not the best Foundation book
Review: When I finished Foundations Edge I could hardly wait to read Foundation and Earth. I like the fact that this book starts right where the last one left off. I thought for the most part that this book was slow going, but entertaining none the less. This is definetly not the best book in the series. The point of finding Earth seems to go on forever and I just wanted them to find it already. The ending is the best part of this book, and it is a shame that he never was able to write more books that would have taken place after this one. As a book I would rate it an 8 out of 10. As a Foundation book I would rate it about 6 out of 10.
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Summary: Lovely book but not the best
Review: I am fond of everything was written by Isaac Asimov and I am buying all his books in english after I read already them in Italian. Nevertheless this book is not his best one, because here and there in it you can feel some weariness, some dialogues are too long (Bliss and Trevize always fighting about their points) and the reader is less breathless than in the others of the Foundation series. Still, I am disappointed that there is no further book in the Series!
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Summary: Starys a little too far from the original Foundation books
Review: After a strange (but still adequate) FOUNDATION'S EDGE, I read Foundation and Earth and was disappointed. By itself, the book was interesting (with the whole thing about the hermaphrodite), but as a Foundation book, it didn't fit. Maybe after thirtysomething years of not writing a Foundation book, Isaac Asimov couldn't really settle back into the original concept. Asimov's final Foundation book, FURTHER THE FOUNDATION, was a lot more like it, so I enjoyed that book much better.
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Summary: excellent book..nice comb of the Foundation and Robot series
Review: The climax of this book is totally unexpected..You must read the robot novels to fully grasp the end..if you have a copy keep it..Excellent conclusion??to the Foundation books.
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Summary: So wonderful...why isn't in print?
Review: For anyone just discovering the love of this series, this is the most amazing book. When I was just entering Highschool (not that long ago), I was convinced to read the Foundation. My dad promised I'd like it. Well in a month I had read all the way up through Foundation's Edge. Then a teacher told me about Foundation and Earth. I had never heard of it, nor had the bookstores. My teacher let me borrow it and i couldn't believe where Isaac took me. His two best characters (besides Seldon) were back again for an amazing jurney. With a great story line, and even better discusions on god and the universe, and an ending that makes me proud to have read so much Asimov. I was just dieing when I read it. I won't give away what happens but its good to read as many Asimov books as you can! Its sad that this book isn't in print anymore. I have a first edition and a soft cover. One to read and one to treasure. I recomend ordering this book. However long it takes it takes, but it is worth waiting. Trust me. ENJOY IT!!!
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Summary: THE BOOK IS AN EXCELLENT ENDING. . . OR IS IT?!
Review: This book is ultra-rare, so if you can get a copy, keep it. I stole mine from the public library. The book visits some of the old Spacer worlds from the Robot novels, and it is interesting to see how time has treated them. This book also provides incite into the WHOLE Foundation series! THIS IS A MUST!!!!!
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