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The fifth novel in Isaac Asimov’s classic science-fiction masterpiece, the Foundation series THE EPIC SAGA THAT INSPIRED THE APPLE TV+ SERIES FOUNDATION Golan Trevize, former Councilman of the First Foundation, has chosen the future, and it is Gaia. A superorganism, Gaia is a holistic planet with a common consciousness so intensely united that every dewdrop, every pebble, every being, can speak for all—and feel for all. It is a realm in which privacy is not only undesirable, it is incomprehensible. But is it the right choice for the destiny of mankind? While Trevize feels it is, that is not enough. He must know. Trevize believes the answer lies at the site of humanity’s roots: fabled Earth . . . if it still exists. For no one is sure where the planet of Gaia’s first settlers is to be found in the immense wilderness of the Galaxy. Nor can anyone explain why no record of Earth has been preserved, no mention of it made anywhere in Gaia’s vast world-memory. It is an enigma Trevize is determined to resolve, and a quest he is determined to undertake, at any cost.
Series
7 primary books9 released booksFoundation (Publication Order) is a 9-book series with 7 primary works first released in 1951 with contributions by Isaac Asimov and Martin H. Greenberg.
Series
7 primary booksFoundation (Chronological Order) is a 7-book series with 7 primary works first released in 1951 with contributions by Isaac Asimov.
Series
13 primary books17 released booksGreater Foundation Universe is a 17-book series with 13 primary works first released in 1950 with contributions by Isaac Asimov, Maria Gallone, and 9 others.
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This was one of the talkiest, boring, repetitive, talkiest, simpleminded books I have read. What a letdown.
Il faudra un jour que je relise et que j'écrive une critique plus complète de ce grand classique de la science-fiction, un roman et une saga que j'avais lu avec énormément de plaisir quand j'étais plus jeune.