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Dec 02, 2016InsJavert rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I am at a loss as how to rate and comment on this book. I believe it is because, unlike many of the other books I have read as of late, Mr. Asimov makes the reader think. This is not to insinuate that his writing it too complex, the subject matter is to difficult. To the contrary, it is none of those issues. This story is quite thought provoking. It is told in an understandable manner, but it also takes you into an inner retrospective world. You read the simple, but that simple makes you think. You read about human nature, but you dwell upon why man does what he does at certain levels. What does he really believe in? Is it mostly about himself? Why does man believe he has all the answers, but fails miserably at achieving the lofty aspirations of world peace and harmony with his neighbor. Mr. Asimov lays out a simple story, but draws you into a world of deep introspection. You find yourself contemplating the greatness as well as the dismal failures of the human race. Do not let me portray this book as dreary or of doom. Quite the opposite. There is conflict, in turmoil, but also achievement and success. Asimov leads his readers, thoughtful, to look deeper into his own nature. I will continue to follow the rest of the series, now that the premise and foundation of the story has been laid, and for the simple reason, I've been sucked in.