
Forward the Foundation
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Narrateur(s):
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Larry McKeever
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Auteur(s):
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Isaac Asimov
À propos de cet audio
Here, from a grand master of science fiction, is the long-awaited final novel of the greatest science-fiction series ever told. Completed just before his death, Forward the Foundation is the crowning achievement of a great writer’s life, a stirring testament to the creative genius of Isaac Asimov.
As Hari Seldon struggles to perfect his revolutionary theory of psychohistory and ensure a place for humanity among the stars, the great Galactic Empire totters on the brink of apocalyptic collapse. Caught in the maelstrom are Seldon and all he holds dear, pawns in the struggle for dominance. Whoever can control Seldon will control psychohistory - and with it the future of the galaxy.
Among those seeking to turn psychohistory into the greatest weapon known to man are a populist political demagogue, the weak-willed Emperor Cleon I, and a ruthless militaristic general. In his last act of service to humankind, Hari Seldon must somehow save his life’s work from their grasp as he searches for its true heirs - a search that begins with his own granddaughter and the dream of a new Foundation.
©1993 Nightfall, Inc (P)2011 Random House AudioThe book itself is the lesser of the five Foundation books I have listened to. The story is still interesting but feels incomplete. The last chapter seems a rush to wrap up the story. Personally I would have hoped Asimov shed light on how psycho-history was developed rather than just focusing on the large chess pieces. But that may signal the era the book was written.
Hard to listen to.
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Lugubrious narration improved
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Love the story, voice actor no great
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2. Set playback speed at 1.25X
This book is less an entry in the 'Foundation' series than it is a SciFi-flavored Drama set in the "Foundation" universe. In fact, I was disappointed with the character development mandate that Isaac Asimov undertook (Hari Seldon's academic career, political appointments, marriage, and fatherhood considerations actually kind of ruin the character for me - he's intentionally enigmatic in the first few books, imo). Seldon's protection/encouragement by metagalactic forces further weakens the character and makes little sense unless you've read Books "6" & "7" (I almost wish that Asimov hadn't written this book).
Going on with the series *after* reading 'Forward The Foundation' would detract from the appropriate focus on the speculative aspects of Asimov's masterpiece (thus, my recommendation to dig in to the "Main Course" before consuming this book. Save it for "Dessert").
Likewise disappointing, Larry McKeever's performance of the book is criminally subpar. Increasing playback speed is actually REQUIRED to overcome McKeever's robotic tone and oddly stochastic reading cadence on this project.
This recording merits a mere 5.5 stars out of 10. It's worth a listen for fans of quality Science Fiction.. but references themes (robots, for example) that don't even appear in the initial Foundation Trilogy. This book could easily distract you from enjoying the OG 1950s entries if you read it first.
Two Pearls:
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sounds like it's being read by a computer
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bad performance
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Good story, poor reader.
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It Takes a Really Bad Narrator
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A great story by a master read in one of the most uninspiring and uninteresting manners.
I should have just read the book for this one.
If I see this narrators name on anything, I’ll just read the book instead.
I’ve heard AI’s with better meter…wow…
Listened only because it’s part of the order
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Great book, not great reader
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