Books written by: Isaac Asimov
Issac Asimov: The Foundation Series
The Galactic Empire is falling after 12,000 years. Hari Seldon realizes it and, using the science of psychohistory, the prediction of the future in broad, statistical terms, establishes two Foundations "at opposite ends of the Galaxy" to cushion the Fall. Asimov's scientific background allows him to infuse his writing with fictional but plausible science and technology. Yet, for all of the technological tools available to the characters in the Foundation series, each significant event is driven more by basic human traits, inventions and frailties than by any techno-event.
Although Asimov's Foundation Trilogy is over 40 years old, his overall writing is still top notch. There's just something about it that draws you in, and then you can't put the book down.
Asimov hooks you with a flawless story-line and personable characters, and reels you in with superb twists and turns and a way of resolving things that is limited to only his intellect. If you are looking for a well crafted, enthralling, completely enjoyable novel, his story-telling ability ranks among the best.
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Issac Asimov: Foundation's Edge
This book is very different from the previous books in the foundation series. While the original 3 books dealt with the evolution of Seldon's Plan in a more cursory, time-jumping fashion, "Foundation's Edge" focuses on one group of characters (intuitive Terminus Councilman Golan Trevize and avuncular earth-seeking historian Janorav Pelorat) in their journey throughout the galaxy, looking to draw out the Second Foundation. In this book Asimov tries to answer the questions that we [the foundation readers] have in our minds about the Seldon plan. Some cannot make the adjustment to the more leisurely style of this book, when contrasted to the sparse, tightly controlled plotting and prose of the original trilogy. To those naysayers I say,
relax, take the trip. Let Asimov put you on-board a gravitic starship, supposedly searching for the lost homeworld of humanity's origin, while actually hurtling towards a confrontation at "intersection point" that will decide the fate of the galaxy. This book is followed by "Foundation and Earth" which rounds out the tale.
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Issac Asimov: The Robot Novels : The Caves of Steel
This book introduces two of Isaac Asimov's most famous chacters; Lije Bailey, and Robot Daneel Olivaw. Lije Bailey is a detective in New York, a New York that has moved underground to support its exploding population. The city has become agoraphobic and robot-phobic. This story is a great example of overcoming prejudice and developing friendship and respest in the future where a human cop and his robot partner have to work together. Written like a classic detective-mystery, the first book in the Daneel/Baley series, THE CAVES OF STEEL is an excellent book, especially if you like mysteries.
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Issac Asimov: The Robot Series: The Naked Sun
On the beautiful Outer World planet of Solaria, a handful of human colonists lead a hermit-like existence, their every need attended to by their faithful robot servants. To this strange and provocative planet comes Detective Elijah Baley, sent from the streets of New York with his positronic partner, the robot R. Daneel Olivaw, to solve an incredible murder that has rocked Solaria to its foundations. The second novel in the robot series builds upon the character development of Elijah Baley and R. Daneel Olivaw. Yet another good Sci-Fi murder mystery that is both well written and intellegent.
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Issac Asimov: The Robot Series: The Robots of Dawn
The planet on which the roboticide (murder of a robot) takes place is Aurora, the capital of the Spacer worlds. Elijah Baley, veteran of two other such incidents, arrives with his humanoid robot partner Daneel Olivaw, and another robot, Giskard. Baley must attempt to free the man accused of the roboticide. And he interviews several people to come to a conclusion of who killed the robot. Daneel (the humanoid) and Giskard (the much underestimated, simple looking robot) combine to make this novel interesting and exciting. A must for Asimov fans, and just about everyone. Left me guessing until the last page.
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Issac Asimov: The Robot Series: Robots and Empire
Asimov delivers the quinticential Robot novel in Robots and Empire. Delving into the robotic souls of the man-mimicing robot R. Daneel Olivaw and the uniquely talented Giskard, Asimov shows us that being human is not a state of being but something far deeper and ultimately more profound. Truly vintage Asimov.
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Issac Asimov: The Gods Themselves
Not set in any of Asimov's series, this book is independant of all timelines and universes created by this master.
This book shows what a powerful mind Asimov was ... the plot, the writing and the quote are so well suited, you'd think that they were created for the sole purpose, to meet in Asimov's genius and produce this book. With three distinct story arcs that never really intersect (yet are critical to each other), the novel stays fresh and interesting. The vision of the para-universe - the book's strongest element - is wonderfully constructed and very original. If you have never read Asimov, read this ... it shows his genius and with what style; this is one book that will capture your mind and hold it.
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