Foundation
The Foundation Trilogy, Book 1
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Foundation
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Narrated by:
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William Hope
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By:
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Isaac Asimov
About this listen
WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST ALL-TIME SERIES
The Foundation series is Isaac Asimov’s iconic masterpiece. Unfolding against the backdrop of a crumbling Galactic Empire, the story of Hari Seldon’s two Foundations is a lasting testament to an extraordinary imagination, one that shaped science fiction as we know it today.
The Galactic Empire has prospered for twelve thousand years. Nobody suspects that the heart of the thriving Empire is rotten, until psychohistorian Hari Seldon uses his new science to foresee its terrible fate.
Exiled to the desolate planet Terminus, Seldon establishes a colony of the greatest minds in the Empire, a Foundation which holds the key to changing the fate of the galaxy.
However, the death throes of the Empire breed hostile new enemies, and the young Foundation’s fate will be threatened first.
©2019 Isaac Asimov (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers LimitedCritic Reviews
"One of the most staggering achievements in modern SF." (The Times)
"Isaac Asimov was one of the great explainers of the age...It will never be known how many practising scientists today, in how many countries, owe their initial inspiration to a book, article, or short story by Isaac Asimov." (Carl Sagan)
"Asimov displayed one of the most dynamic imaginations in science fiction." (Daily Telegraph)
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- Luke
- 19-01-2022
starts slow, picks up exponentially.
the beginning is a little laboured, but quickly picks up pace and intrigue. really enjoyed it.
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- Anonymous User
- 21-08-2020
Great book
I really enjoyed it, it's clear why this is considered to be such a sci-fi class.
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- G. Deane
- 09-11-2020
one of the most inspirational books ever written.
this book is the basis of almost all science fiction novels, audiobook done with a high quality of performance.
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- Dee Cheers
- 18-08-2021
So 1950s
It will be interesting to see what they do with the TV series. This series is firmly embedded in the years they were written- the 1950s. There is no diversity, only four women, two of which could be replaced by a description of a table lamp without affecting the plot. If you can get past the sexism, and the Buck Rogers level techno babble, then the ideas still hold value.
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- Robman
- 24-09-2020
still good
starting to age but still good tail to read/listen too. performance was good just at time did not sound right for me
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- Ben Y.
- 23-02-2022
Brilliant
Clearly the source of inspiration for many modern scifi authors, and for good reason.
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- AJL
- 05-04-2021
Outstanding
It's no secret that Isaac Asimov (as•im•of) was a highly gifted individual, firstly, a professor of biochemistry, and later, a prolific author. This is the first book of his I have experienced, and before listening to it, I had wondered if, perhaps, his superior scientific ability might hamper his storytelling ability...
Not so! Foundation is an outstanding story that kept me riveted until 'THE END'. In particular, Asimov's intellect shines through in his ability to construct strategies to govern people, firstly through religion, and later, through the use of trade and getting a people hooked on their improving quality of life and the threat that comes from the removal of that progression.
In particular, a strong parallel can be drawn to contemporary society in which the west has become increasingly in thirst of the low cost of the gadgetry that it has outsourced to China, which in turn has weakened its power over China accordingly. And to think that Asimov published this story 70 years ago, in 1951! Such insight!
Finally, I really enjoyed William Hope's narration, in particular, his ability to change accents and tones of voice when different characters were speaking.
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- Colzz
- 04-07-2021
More bureaucratic than expected
Most of it is interesting, but I f you’re ever having trouble sleeping, just listen to Part V. I was expecting more sci-fi stuff.
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- Paul
- 20-10-2021
Big ideas, very shouty narration
Interesting story with tons of grand ideas and machinations. I struggled with the narration being a bit annoying and too shouty. It could reflect the out-dated author's tone however.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-01-2022
Classic
Classic story. I've read this many times and this was my 1st time as an audio book.
The performance was a bit grating at times but did have a very wide array of voices.
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