Who here read the Foundation series by Isaac Azimov?

Elvellon · 03-26-2003, 03:27 PM

I’ve just read “Foundation and Earth”, and I must confess, I feel disappointed, considering the original trilogy quality.

Elbereth Gilthoniel · 03-26-2003, 04:31 PM

well I read anything that I could find from Asimoves books, but I don't remmember the name. i read "foundation and earth", is it the last one in the sirie?
I think so, if it is; I didn't liked it in the begining but I got used to the idea with the time.

BeardofPants · 03-27-2003, 05:18 AM

Ugh. The series really went down-hill after the original trilogy.

The first three were amazing; the rest were rubbish. I haven't read the prequel yet.

Spock · 03-27-2003, 08:19 AM

I must agree the trilogy completed the story and after that anything else was and is unnecessary.

Elvellon · 03-27-2003, 09:31 AM

Yes Elbereth, you are right, it is the last book.

I wonder if it is any good to read the one by David Brin, “Foundation's Triumph.”

afro-elf · 03-28-2003, 10:47 AM

Ages ago.

Elbereth Gilthoniel · 03-29-2003, 01:59 PM

well, I'm really confused with the order and names of the books, I didn't read them in the right order.
I liked the most " the second foundation and the book befror them. I'm not sure if it is one of the first three .

TheWhiteRider · 04-09-2003, 05:30 PM

I've read the first three and i very much enjoyed them. I am dissapointed to find out that the rest are not good.

oh well...

Draken · 04-11-2003, 06:38 AM

Prelude to Foundation
Foundation
Foundation and Empire
Second Foundation
Foundation's Edge
Foundation and Earth
Forward the Foundation
Foundation and Losing Interest
Foundation Flogs a Dead Horse
Foundation and Is Anyone Still Reading These Anymore
Foundation and He's Dead You Know
Foundation and Asimov That Is
Foundation and Wake Me Up When It's Over

galadriel · 04-11-2003, 09:45 AM

I'm in the middle of Foundation and Empire. Will make sure to avoid those post-trilogy books, which won't be hard since I only own Foundation, F & E, and Second Foundation.

I *have* read a companion book to the series - I guess it's the prequel you're talking about - Forward the Foundation, that goes into the story of Hari Seldon in more detail. I really liked it. It was much more personal and character oriented than the more big-picture-y trilogy.

Random question: is there any big difference between the original and revised versions of Foundation? Since I own the original, I'm hesitant to go out and buy the new version unless there's major changes.

b4ugo · 04-20-2003, 09:57 PM

I read up to the fourth one I think, then I got bored and gave up. I thought the first one was the best out of all of them. By this thread, I don't think I'll bother reading the rest of the books.

Mark of Cenla · 04-24-2003, 07:49 PM

I read the original trilogy about twenty years ago. I am thinking about reading them again. Peace.

03-26-2003, 03:27 PM	#1
Elvellon Elf Lord Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lindon Posts: 637	Who here read the Foundation series by Isaac Azimov? I’ve just read “Foundation and Earth”, and I must confess, I feel disappointed, considering the original trilogy quality. __________________ **************************************** "None are more hoplessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Reality is just an illusion, albeit a very persistent one - Albert Einstein The Caffeine Mantra It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the juice of Brazil that the thoughts aquire speed, The hands aquire shaking, the shaking becomes a warning. It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion... Elvellon Erelion

03-26-2003, 04:31 PM	#2
Elbereth Gilthoniel Enting Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: israel Posts: 80	well I read anything that I could find from Asimoves books, but I don't remmember the name. i read "foundation and earth", is it the last one in the sirie? I think so, if it is; I didn't liked it in the begining but I got used to the idea with the time. __________________ O Elbereth! Gilthoniel! We still remember, we who dwell In this far land beneath the trees, thy starlight on the Western Seas.

03-27-2003, 05:18 AM	#3
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	Ugh. The series really went down-hill after the original trilogy. The first three were amazing; the rest were rubbish. I haven't read the prequel yet. __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords

03-27-2003, 08:19 AM	#4
Spock An enigma in a conundrum Join Date: Oct 1999 Posts: 6,476	Foundation I must agree the trilogy completed the story and after that anything else was and is unnecessary. __________________ Vizzini: "HE DIDN'T FALL?! INCONCEIVABLE!!" Inigo: "You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."

03-27-2003, 09:31 AM	#5
Elvellon Elf Lord Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lindon Posts: 637	Yes Elbereth, you are right, it is the last book. I wonder if it is any good to read the one by David Brin, “Foundation's Triumph.” __________________ **************************************** "None are more hoplessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Reality is just an illusion, albeit a very persistent one - Albert Einstein The Caffeine Mantra It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the juice of Brazil that the thoughts aquire speed, The hands aquire shaking, the shaking becomes a warning. It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion... Elvellon Erelion

03-28-2003, 10:47 AM	#6
afro-elf Hoplite Nomad Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 3,931	Ages ago. __________________ About Eowyn, Does anyone know what her alias Dernhelm means? She was kown as dernhelm because of her exclaimation when she realized that the rider's headgear was heavy and obscured her sight. 'Dern Helm" Culled from Entmoot From Kirinski 57 and Wayfarer.

03-29-2003, 01:59 PM	#7
Elbereth Gilthoniel Enting Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: israel Posts: 80	well, I'm really confused with the order and names of the books, I didn't read them in the right order. I liked the most " the second foundation and the book befror them. I'm not sure if it is one of the first three . __________________ O Elbereth! Gilthoniel! We still remember, we who dwell In this far land beneath the trees, thy starlight on the Western Seas.

04-09-2003, 05:30 PM	#8
TheWhiteRider Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: On top of a white horse named Shadowfax. Posts: 114	I've read the first three and i very much enjoyed them. I am dissapointed to find out that the rest are not good. oh well... __________________ "Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for they are subtle, and quick to anger." ~Gildor "Begun, the Clone War has..." ~Yoda "I can't see, as I'm facing your pitiful lies, don't have the strength, to carry your heavy load of lies." ~H.I.M.

04-11-2003, 06:38 AM	#9
Draken Elf Lord Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Durham, England Posts: 694	Prelude to Foundation Foundation Foundation and Empire Second Foundation Foundation's Edge Foundation and Earth Forward the Foundation Foundation and Losing Interest Foundation Flogs a Dead Horse Foundation and Is Anyone Still Reading These Anymore Foundation and He's Dead You Know Foundation and Asimov That Is Foundation and Wake Me Up When It's Over __________________ I'm beset by self-doubt ....or am I?

04-11-2003, 09:45 AM	#10
galadriel Elven Warrior Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: a castle made of clouds Posts: 459	I'm in the middle of Foundation and Empire. Will make sure to avoid those post-trilogy books, which won't be hard since I only own Foundation, F & E, and Second Foundation. I have read a companion book to the series - I guess it's the prequel you're talking about - Forward the Foundation, that goes into the story of Hari Seldon in more detail. I really liked it. It was much more personal and character oriented than the more big-picture-y trilogy. Random question: is there any big difference between the original and revised versions of Foundation? Since I own the original, I'm hesitant to go out and buy the new version unless there's major changes. __________________ Human kind cannot bear very much reality. dreamflower - for all things Lady Galadriel

04-20-2003, 09:57 PM	#11
b4ugo Sapling Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Well, at the mo, I'm in front of the computer, does that help? There's a hill nearby and a big tree too! Posts: 8	Foundation I read up to the fourth one I think, then I got bored and gave up. I thought the first one was the best out of all of them. By this thread, I don't think I'll bother reading the rest of the books. __________________ My voices and I have to agree that LotR & WoT rule. Totally. Inexplicably. Forever.

04-24-2003, 07:49 PM	#12
Mark of Cenla Elven Warrior Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: central Louisiana Posts: 105	I read the original trilogy about twenty years ago. I am thinking about reading them again. Peace. __________________ Mark Wellman ><>

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