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Isaac Asimov: The Complete Stories, Volume 2

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Contains some winners and losers.

Most notablly, Red Queen's Race and Feminine Intution. And a

few other little seen works that I can remember even decades

after reading them.

Still does not contain "Good Taste".

I'm not aware of any volume 3.

"Not Final!"

"The Hazing"

"Death Sentence"

"Blind Alley"

"Evidence"

"The Red Queen's Race"

"Day Of The Hunters"

"The Deep"

"The Martian Way"

"The Monkey's Fingers"

"The Singing Bell"

"The Talking Stone"

"Each an Explorer"

"Let's Get Together"

"Pate De Foie Gras"

"Galley Slave"

"Lenny"

"Loint of Paw, A"

"Statue For Father, A"

"Anniversary"

"Obituary"

"Rain, Rain, Go Away"

"Star Light"

"Founding Father"

"The Key"

"The Billiard Ball"

"Exile to Hell"

"Key Item"

"Feminine Intuition"

"The Greatest Asset"

"Mirror Image"

"Take a Match"

"Light Verse"

"Stranger In Paradise"

"-That Thou Art Mindful of Him"

"The Life and Times of Multivac"

"The Bicentennial Man"

"Marching In"

"Old-fashioned"

"The Tercentenary Incident"

Isaac Asimov The Complete Stories Volume 2

Only Isaac Asimov could have a book entitled The Complete Stories Volume 2 and still leave room for a volume three. The Good Doctor has to be the most prolific writer of Science Fiction ever, at least to my knowledge. In this volume are found his stories:

Not Final

The Hazing

Death Sentence

Blind Alley

Evidence

The Red queen's Race

Day of the Hunters

The Deep

The Martian Way

The Monkey's Finger

The Swinging Bell

The Talking Stone

Each an Explorer

Let's Get Together

Pate de Foie Gras

Galley Slave

Lenny

A Loint of Paw

A Statue for Father

Anniversary

Obituary

Rain, Rain, Go Away

Star Light

Founding Father

The Key

The Billiard Ball

Exile to Hell

Key Item

Feminine Intuition

The Greatest Asset

Mirror Image

Take a Match

Light Verse

Stranger in Paradise

That Thou Art Mindful of Him

The Life and Times of Multivac

The Bicentennial Man

Marching In

Old- Fashion

The Tercentenary Incident

Highly recommended for fans of the Good Doctor

Gunner December 2007

Isaac Asimov The Complete Stories Volume 2

Only Isaac Asimov could have a book entitled The Complete Stories Volume 2 and still leave room for a volume three. The Good Doctor has to be the most prolific writer of Science Fiction ever, at least to my knowledge. In this volume are found his stories:

Not Final

The Hazing

Death Sentence

Blind Alley

Evidence

The Red queen's Race

Day of the Hunters

The Deep

The Martian Way

The Monkey's Finger

The Swinging Bell

The Talking Stone

Each an Explorer

Let's Get Together

Pate de Foie Gras

Galley Slave

Lenny

A Loint of Paw

A Statue for Father

Anniversary

Obituary

Rain, Rain, Go Away

Star Light

Founding Father

The Key

The Billiard Ball

Exile to Hell

Key Item

Feminine Intuition

The Greatest Asset

Mirror Image

Take a Match

Light Verse

Stranger in Paradise

That Thou Art Mindful of Him

The Life and Times of Multivac

The Bicentennial Man

Marching In

Old- Fashion

The Tercentenary Incident

Highly Recommended for Fans of the Good Doctor

Gunner December 2007

Though this second volume doesn't contain as many "hits" as the first, we still get plenty of excellent stories. This collection seems less Multivac-focused and more surreal/space focused, with plenty of one-page "pun shorts" sprinkled about. These two volumes showcase different sides of Asimov's thought process, as well as his multifarious talent for engaging the reader. I haven't read any of his novels, but I have read all of his short stories and limericks, and enjoyed them all immensely. Do yourself a favor, if you like short stories and americana, or computers, or just light-hearted reading, pick up this set and read during your spare time. Two thumbs way up for Asimov; my only complaint is WHERE IS THE THIRD VOLUME?!?! How could they possibly have abandoned this project two-thirds of the way through? Oh well. Buy it!!