30. Foundation and Empire

by Isaac Asimov (234 pages)

Rating: 3

Two more installments in the Foundation Odyssey. The first, an ambitious general from the defunct empire makes a stab at reannexing Foundation through military might. Predictably Foundation pulls through. The second, is the first hint of real trouble. The introduction of a mutant fouls up the Seldon plan causing all sorts of havoc including a rush to the old imperial archives.

I think the momentum is failing. Yes. I think that's the problem with Foundation and Empire. It was still enjoyable but definitely was a bit laggy on the action. The big surprise in the second half was obvious to me nearly two chapters in.

I wouldn't bother with it unless you enjoyed the first book.