tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post1654311563930084423..comments2024-02-14T17:33:59.172-04:00Comments on The Written World: Foundation by Isaac Asimov (Foundation Trilogy, Book 1) - A Group Discussion Part 1Kailanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-47301174074783891252012-01-16T06:08:36.213-04:002012-01-16T06:08:36.213-04:00I do enjoy science-fiction, but I don't read n...I do enjoy science-fiction, but I don't read nearly enough of it...<br /><br />That's too bad that women do not play a central role in such popular books. It was just a matter of having to point it out than being really bothered by hit. I suppose I expected it.Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-64725886917677198982012-01-13T17:22:36.213-04:002012-01-13T17:22:36.213-04:00For folks that aren't very into SciFi, Foundat...For folks that aren't very into SciFi, Foundation is an easy book to dive into. No infodumping, no math that matters, no nerdy in-jokes, nothing to worry about. <br /><br />Sorry there aren't more female characters. Just the other night my husband and I were trying to figure out who was the more sexist author - Asimov or Heinlein. And Asimov won, because at least Heinlein admitted to the existence of women.Andrea Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07289862046162890751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-57738718607571589282012-01-12T13:19:42.907-04:002012-01-12T13:19:42.907-04:00I had a different idea about what I was getting in...I had a different idea about what I was getting into myself. I was just judging by the title and that it was science-fiction. I am glad I went in a bit clueless because I think I am enjoying it more that way.Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-7543098935420273692012-01-12T13:18:40.774-04:002012-01-12T13:18:40.774-04:00haha, well, people think I am crazy. I am at the l...haha, well, people think I am crazy. I am at the library and the librarian says 'Oh, this book looks interesting. What's it about?' And frankly, 9 times out of 10 I have no idea. <br /><br />Yes, I need short books once in a while. I like the sense of accomplishment when I can finish something relatively quickly. It helps for when a book is 1000 pages long and going to take a while (1Q84 at the moment.) I know if I just read longer books they would start to lose their appeal.<br /><br />I couldn't help it. Dune just did not work for me...Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-71376973203249164192012-01-12T13:15:44.179-04:002012-01-12T13:15:44.179-04:00I actually used to read lots and lots of science-f...I actually used to read lots and lots of science-fiction, but then I discovered fantasy and I sort of moved away from it for a while. I still work it in here and there, but not like I used to!<br /><br />Yes, I enjoy that, too. I find it very readable and easy to sit down with and read large sections of at one time.<br /><br />I know. I have started the second section and I have been thinking the same thing about psychohistory. It is possible we are just both not very trusting and we should be, though. I just find things a bit too perfect...<br /><br />I wasn't bothered so much as I did notice it. I am glad there will be women as the series progresses.<br /><br />Yes, and you see, I feel bad saying I don't like Lord Dorwin because it sounds a bit rude because some people really do talk with an impairment. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-31421223008568734362012-01-11T02:18:26.692-04:002012-01-11T02:18:26.692-04:00I am like you-I like to know as little about a boo...I am like you-I like to know as little about a book as possible before starting. I didn't know much about this one, and I especially had a different idea of what "Foundation" referred to. I think I though it was some sort of "from the Foundation of time..." story.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18408471966661831444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-43854852358498151372012-01-10T17:36:23.275-04:002012-01-10T17:36:23.275-04:00I like the way you choose your books - it seems re...I like the way you choose your books - it seems really bold! I must admit I didn't read anything about Foundation before starting - probably because it was a choice for a readalong so it was 'a decision free zone'! Also, I'm not a big sci fi reader and that is the aim of this readalong to get out of my comfort zone a bit. I've really enjoyed the writing style, short and snappy and given the amount of 800 page books out there these days it's quite refreshing to pick up such a short read.<br />Lol to your 'jest' about Dune.<br />Lynn :DLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13928865767523025349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19926025.post-20995427344274226912012-01-10T01:10:18.166-04:002012-01-10T01:10:18.166-04:00I am right there with you Kelly. I am happy to be ...I am right there with you Kelly. I am happy to be reading any science fiction. It is not my chosen genre, but it is not a far leap from fantasy so I am always very curious about the stories.<br /><br />This book is a perfect read for me because it is quick paced and not bogged down with language and terminology that I am not familiar with or is too huge to grasp readily.<br /><br />The further and futher I get into the story, and reading comments, i am starting to wonder if this whole psychohistory thing is one huge manipluative ploy on Seldon's part. But manipulate for what? and What would be his gain? I do not know, but I do not fully trust Seldon so I think there may be something twisted behind this whole thing. It will be interesting to see if I find mud all over my face because I am a way off on my distrust.<br /><br />I did not notice the lack of women. Now that it has been pointed out to me - I am not bothered. I will say though, if the series remained sans women then I probably would be bothered. <br /><br />As I have mentioned in other comments - Lord Dorwin's speech issue did not bother me once I acclimated, and it did not take long to acclimate. But the more posts I read where this issue is brought up, I wonder if my ease with his speech is because I am parenting a child with a severe speech impairment and it has become second nature to me to interpret his words into what they should actually mean - that may have contributed to my ease with Lord Dorwin's speech.ibeeeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222760102843468991noreply@blogger.com