Second foundation.

Doubleday science fiction

by Isaac Asimov

No cover — Isaac Asimov: Second foundation. (1953, Doubleday)

225 pages

English language

Published Nov. 6, 1953 by Doubleday.

OCLC Number:: 185871

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(31 reviews)

After years of struggle, the Foundation lay in ruins -- destroyed by the mutant mind power of the Mule. But it was rumored that there was a Second Foundation hidden somewhere at the end of the Galaxy, established to preserve the knowledge of mankind through the long centuries of barbarism. The Mule had failed to find it the first time -- but now he was certain he knew where it lay.

The fate of the Foundation rests on young Arkady Darell, only fourteen years old and burdened with a terrible secret. As its scientists girded for a final showdown with the Mule, the survivors of the First Foundation began their desperate search. They too wanted the Second Foundation destroyed... before it destroyed them.

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Strakul reviewed Second foundation by Isaac Asimov

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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.

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Utsob Roy reviewed Second foundation by Isaac Asimov

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5 stars

Isaac Asimov always has some hocus-pocus under his sleeves.

In this book Asimov described the intention and nature of the Second Foundation. The Second Foundation's scientist are not gods. They are highly efficient mindmasters. They are guardians and they are hated. But they understand the cause of hatred and they are forgiving. And once again, they know, great power comes with great responsibility.