Are the other Foundation novels worth reading?

External Since: Mar 25, 2005 Posts: 1

On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 19:34:59 -0500, Tom S <tscalfjr DeleteThis @cox.net> wrote:

>On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 18:10:17 +0200, "iakovos"
><indianos DeleteThis @ath.forthnet.gr> wrote:
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  >>"Preston Crawford" <me DeleteThis @prestoncrawford.com> wrote in message
  >>news:slrnd486vm.62l.me@serpentor.cobrala...
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  >>Ok, that's more clear to me.
  >>Yes, the Robot series crosses over to the Foundation series, but each saga
  >>stands alone on its own.
  >>What I can suggest is for you to read the Foundation series first,
  >>since you already started it, then turn to the Robot series afterwards.
  >>You can say that the Foundation series is the aftermath of the Robot series.
  >>Since Asimov decided to bind them together later on, in order to have a
  >>clear view of his vision,
  >>both sagas should be read.
  >>But as each saga deals with different plots, it is safe for any reader to
  >>read any saga he likes in what order he likes.
  >>Most of the references by the Robot Saga are found in the two prequels and
  >>the Foundation and Earth book.
  >>
   >>> Is this not true? If so I'll happily go read the Foundation novels by
   >>> themselves first.
  >>
  >>In other words, you'll miss nothing if you read the Foundation saga first,
  >>then go back to the Robot saga afterwards.
  >>
>I agree with one exception.
>
>Foundation and Earth and probably Foundation's Edge (ok. make that 2
>exceptions (^ Smile

clearly comes after the Robot series, so, IMHO,
>knowledge and understanding of what happened in the Robot novels adds
>greatly to your appreciation and understanding of F&E.
>
>My suggestion would be to to read the 3 original foundation novels,
>the 2 prequels, the robot novels and finally Foundation's Edge and
>Foundation and Earth.
>
>But, it's your choice. I think you'll enjoy them in any order you
>choose.
>
Better make that the original Foundation trilogy, then the robot novels,
then F's Edge and F & Earth, then the prequels (as they too come after
the Robot series, after all).

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External Since: Jun 03, 2004 Posts: 19

"machf" <no_me_j.machf.RemoveThis@hijos.de.terra.com.pe> wrote in message
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   >>>What I can suggest is for you to read the Foundation series first,
   >>>since you already started it, then turn to the Robot series afterwards.

  >>My suggestion would be to to read the 3 original foundation novels,
  >>the 2 prequels, the robot novels and finally Foundation's Edge and
  >>Foundation and Earth.

> Better make that the original Foundation trilogy, then the robot novels,
> then F's Edge and F & Earth, then the prequels (as they too come after
> the Robot series, after all).

As you clearly see, the order of the books lies in the eye of the reader.
I do believe there are suggestions on how to read the books in the FAQ of
the newsgroup as well.
The most important thing is of course to enjoy what you decide to do...
reading is magic Smile

))

Cheers,
Iakovos:)

Are the *other* Foundation novels worth reading?

Are the other Foundation novels worth reading?