Prelude to Foundation

This was an interesting description of a future world: entirely believable but still a step beyond today's reality. There's an element of suspense and a relationship between friends that feels realistic but tentative. All-in-all a good start to a story that can take any of several paths forward.

I read this book for the first time around 20 years ago. I came across it after having read the first Foundation books. Personally, I'm glad that I read it "out of order" because it was like being given a surprise gift! The excitement at being able to finally read about the early years of this revered character was undescribable. I dove into the book as soon as I had it in my hands. I had very high expectations for this book, especially when it came to rich character development and imaginative story-telling. Usually, my (unfair) expectations die very quickly, but Prelude to Foundation exceeded them, and then some! This is truly one of the best books in TGE THE GREATEST series ever written!! You must excuse me now, all of this talk about the book has prompted me to crack it open once again...

It is hard to compare each book, even to another. They were all great, but this one put every other prelude or origin story to shame. This is exactly what fans would expect and then some. Asimov is a writer who has only improved over the years, and this is an excellent showcase of his talent.