L'altra faccia della spirale

Paperback, 202 pages

English language

Published Jan. 1, 1999 by Panther.

ISBN:: 978-88-04-40682-2

(2 reviews)

Dopo secoli di decadenza l'impero Galattico si è finalmente dissolto ma l'istituzione che ne sta prendendo il posto, la Fondazione, sta incontrando molti problemi. È sorta infatti una nuova spaventosa minaccia rappresentata dal misterioso 'Mule', un mutante dotato di misteriosi poteri in grado di dare vita a una spaventosa tirannia interplanetaria. Per riuscire ad avere ragione e a riportare la storia sul giusto binario sarà necessario l'aiuto della leggendaria seconda Fondazione, l'istituzione gemella fondata secoli prima e rimasta fino a quel momento nell'ombra. Con questo romanzo si conclude la straordinaria trilogia della Fondazione, uno dei più affascinanti affreschi di storia futura mai immaginati dalla fantascienza.

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Korora reviewed Second Foundation (Foundation Novels) by Isaac Asimov (Foundation (5))

Satisfying conclusion to the orignal trilogy

4 stars

The thing I enjoy about these books is that the fate of the galaxy comes down to the actions of a few people with often little 'power'. Though this sometimes feels contradictory to the books premise that Phsycohistory can predict the future of vast populations but not individuals.

This is my favourite of the trilogy with plenty of intrigue surrounding the Seldon plan, who is guiding galactic events and will it succeed? The book definitely had me questioning at points whether the Seldon plan is actually a desirable outcome for the galaxy.

Strakul reviewed Second foundation by Isaac Asimov

Review of 'Second Foundation' on 'Goodreads'

3 stars

Overall, this was a fun book. I don't think it's as good as the first of the Foundation novels, but it still is pretty decent in continuing the story in that universe. It gives up some of the large time spans and grandiose scale to focus instead on a bit of a mystery which gives it a fresh take compared to the others. The Second Foundation itself is quite intriguing and makes you wonder how far along their plans will actually take them.

For a full review, check out my blog: strakul.blogspot.com/2021/09/book-review-second-foundation-by-isaac.html