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Second Foundation

Written by: Isaac Asimov
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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In THE SECOND FOUNDATION, Isaac Asimov addresses the phenomenon of genetic mutation and its potential danger to a civilization. This novel tells of an overwhelmingly powerful mutant human being, born with the ability to mold men's emotions and minds. He has brought down the First Foundation, and now only the Second Foundation remains.

THE SECOND FOUNDATION is the third book in Asimov's FOUNDATION series. Adventure Classics Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction Technothrillers Thriller & Suspense Robotics Interstellar

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A comment…the concept of cigar smoking was all present…so different from today. Asimov was visionary in the breadth of his story.

The grandeur of the story…in time and in scope.

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Scott Brick is great. Nice to listen to and never over does the character. Decent continuation of the foundation universe

good narrator, good continuation of the series

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listen while you walk or cook. otherwise you may fall asleep 😴 . it is not boring, just the voice becomes a bit hypnotic.

fun story 3rd book is the most engaging. listen

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This entry in the 'Foundation' series exemplifies what Science Fiction is capable of offering: immersive, imaginative, plausible realities that provide a matrix on which to build a captivating plot... be it Action/Adventure, Horror, Drama, or something else. In 'Second Foundation', Isaac Asimov splices an entry in the 'Mystery' genre onto his concept.. surrounding a simple question - "Where is the Second Foundation?"
Asimov includes false leads, multiple suspects, investigative maneuvers, red herrings, twists & turns, and dramatic/climactic stand-offs worthy of an Agatha Christie novel.
A couple of characters are straight-up annoying (and the dialogue is often imperfect), but the book is otherwise well-conceived, well-paced, and well-executed.

My only comment on the presentation: listen to Scott Brick at 1.15X. His capable narration - marred by a naturally arrogant/"smarmy" attitude in his tone/timbre - sounds much more natural at that playback speed.

This 9/10-star audiobook may not be the best version available for the "Fifth" book in the series.. but it absolutely fits in your library. Can recommend.

Best Book In The Series

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The story, the science and the humanity in this book are absolutely brilliant. Asimov is the best

Superb

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