Second Foundation

By: Isaac Asimov

Narrated by: Scott Brick

Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins

Publisher's summary

Isaac Asimov's Foundation novels are one of the great masterworks of science fiction. As unsurpassed blend of nonstop action, daring ideas, and extensive world-building, they chronicle the struggle of a courageous group of men and women dedicated to preserving humanity's light in a galaxy plunged into a nightmare of ignorance and violence thirty thousand years long.

After years of struggle, the Foundation lies in ruins, destroyed by the mutant mind power of the Mule. But it is rumored that there is a Second Foundation hidden somewhere at the end of the Galaxy, established to preserve the knowledge of mankind through the long centuries of barbarism. The Mule failed to find it the first timebut now he is certain he knows where it lies.

The fate of the Foundation rests on young Arcadia Darell, only 14 years old and burdened with a terrible secret. As its scientists gird for a final showdown with the Mule, the survivors of the First Foundation begin their desperate search. They too want the Second Foundation destroyed, before it destroys them.

Listen to all of Isaac Asimov's Foundation series, including (in chronological order):

Prelude to FoundationForward the FoundationFoundationFoundation and Empire Second FoundationFoundation's EdgeFoundation and Earth

©1991 Isaac Asimov (P)2010 Random House

Truly Fantastic.

A phenomenal conclusion to the original foundation trilogy.
what can I say that hasn't already been said? The prior two books must be red first.

brilliant

absolutely loving these books. just perfect. I could find faults here and there, but it's not worth it. this is a work of art. and the reader should make their own interpretation. give these books a chance. that's all I can say.

Must read!

Loved it. Suitable end to a classic. Good narration as well. Recommend it to all Sci Fi lovers!

thrilling storyline

an engaging scifi with shymalan twist at the end. worth the ride and the read

Great intrigue

Compared to the first two foundation books, the plot follows a more continuous narrative with fewer characters and timelines. The overall story arc from the first two books is extremely important so reading straight through from the previous books is recommended. The book is like one big puzzle putting itself together finally finishing with pieces from all three books falling into place creating a beautiful, intricate tapestry of events and people. You will have to suspend disbelief a good amount in terms of mind control that goes much further than the other Foundation books.

Best book of the trilogy

Don’t stop here. There are more Foundation books. Be sure to read them all, and in chronological order.

Concludes the original Foundation Trilogy

Just as when I first read the Trilogy ~50 years ago, Asimov has taken me to the far end of the galaxy. The Trilogy now comprises six or seven books in total, and listening once again enables me to press on with the additional books. This series is a must-read foundation for any serious reader of Asimov in particular or science fiction in general.

The first two are much better

The first two books in the series are much better. This whole book could be condensed it half its current length, and nothing of importance would be lost. Not bad, but it's made me hesitant to continue the series.

My favorite series by my favorite author

This Is at least the fourth or fifth time I've encountered this series in one form or another, and I enjoy it every time. Do yourself a favor and read all the Asimov series in order, it will be time well spent.

wonderful once again

each one better than the last. my third reading of the series. and not my last