Best Science Fiction of Isaac Asimov

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Summary: A Great Collection of Short Stories
Review: With The Best Science Fiction of Isaac Asimov, Mr. Asimov has woven another beautifully crafted book of short stories. In this book there are 28 'best ever personal favorites' from the short stories of the master story teller. Each story features a brief introduction by Asimov. These intriguing introductions illuminate the author's reasons behind the stories. The stories themselves range from the 1950's to the 1980's and cover a wide area of topics, from humor to horror to hard science fiction.

There are 4 stories that deal with a play-on-words ending, that Asimov so loved, that will make you groan and snort. Not all of the stories are quite so whimsical. There are plenty of classic Asimovian themes covered in this book. From the times of cave men to the far future when man is no longer a creature made of matter, these stories deliver far-out settings and expert story telling.

Two of the highlights of this book, though by no means are there just two, are Franchise and The Ugly Little Boy. The former, written in 1954, deals with forecasting elections even before the polls close and the belief that polls influence voting patterns. Considering this story was written almost 50 years ago it is still quite relevant and almost prophetic. The latter story is a true tear-jerker, and one of Asimov's best stories ever. A story about a cave boy that will definitely tug at your heartstrings. The book as a whole is one of Asomov's better short story collections. Some of the stories will remain with you long after you put the book down.

Rating:
Summary: A Great Collection of Short Stories
Review: With The Best Science Fiction of Isaac Asimov, Mr. Asimov has woven another beautifully crafted book of short stories. In this book there are 28 'best ever personal favorites' from the short stories of the master story teller. Each story features a brief introduction by Asimov. These intriguing introductions illuminate the author's reasons behind the stories. The stories themselves range from the 1950's to the 1980's and cover a wide area of topics, from humor to horror to hard science fiction.

There are 4 stories that deal with a play-on-words ending, that Asimov so loved, that will make you groan and snort. Not all of the stories are quite so whimsical. There are plenty of classic Asimovian themes covered in this book. From the times of cave men to the far future when man is no longer a creature made of matter, these stories deliver far-out settings and expert story telling.

Two of the highlights of this book, though by no means are there just two, are Franchise and The Ugly Little Boy. The former, written in 1954, deals with forecasting elections even before the polls close and the belief that polls influence voting patterns. Considering this story was written almost 50 years ago it is still quite relevant and almost prophetic. The latter story is a true tear-jerker, and one of Asimov's best stories ever. A story about a cave boy that will definitely tug at your heartstrings. The book as a whole is one of Asomov's better short story collections. Some of the stories will remain with you long after you put the book down.