Ellie’s Reviews > Foundation > Status Update

So I’m near the end and I have to say this book has been more interesting and less complicated than I expected. I think the writing style used by Asimov helped a lot, and I do enjoy books that are less ponderous and weighty.

Although the story is interesting, it’s not very deep (in a way). Hober Mallow also seems like a spiritual reincarnation of Salvor Hardin.

Man, Salvor Hardin is so badass! Despite his seeming incompetence in the surmounting violence, he has managed to turn things around again! I love it.

So I’m at season 2 episode 2 of the tv series, and just finished chapter 1 of part 3 in the book.

I think the main story similarities ended with Part 1. There are still some character names that were retained but their actual roles have changed in the tv series.

The book is still really interesting though. There are some political shifts going on, and Asimov doesn’t over explain things (which I like).

I get that Dorwin doesn’t pronounce his r’s, but I’m hearing Donald Duck in my mind when I read his speech. I wonder how would he sound in an audiobook.

So I got curious about the book while watching the Apple TV adaptation. I’m not usually a science fiction reader, but having watched the show helped with visualising stuff.

There are rather significant differences, although the initial premise seems to follow true to the book.

Enjoying both book and tv versions so far!