Nightfall and other stories Doubleday science Fiction
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another incredible piece by Asimov...,
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This review is from: Nightfall, and Other Stories (Hardcover)
What an incredible book. Filled to the brim with terrific short stories, Asimov completely engrosses you in the lives and situations of the characters in these stories in only 30 pages. Some have twist endings that truly surprise and thrill. Others are good looks at technology and the like in a nutshell, developed too far. I would absolutely recommend Nightfall & Other stories- Nightfall is the classic about a world who never sees darkness- surrounded by numerous suns, and how it affects its inhabitants. A must read for any science fiction fan- Asimov doesn't disappoint!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Mixed,
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This review is from: Nightfall, and Other Stories (Hardcover)
Nightfall sent my jaw dropping to the floor by the tales end. It was an amazing piece of work that blew me completely away.
That being said, I am a huge fan of Asimov but this collection is indeed a mixed bag. There are some great stories and his ideas are grand but the writing style is mixed so don't feel bad if the stories feel a bit mixed in quality. Despite that fact read all the intros by Asimov, as they are quite candid and, in many ways, more entertaining than some of the stories themselves
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Short stories at their best,
This review is from: Nightfall and Other Stories (Crest Science Fiction, P1969) (Mass Market Paperback)
Normally I'm not much of one for reading forwards or author introductions; I figure a story should stand on its own, no need to explain. But in this case, the introductions to each short story were as entertaining as the story itself and because the book is much older it's also an interesting history lesson (ever wonder what authors were paid way back when?). Well worth reading in addition to the very well-written and imaginative short stories.
While I won't go so far as to say I loved all of the stories, even the worst wasn't all that bad. And that's pretty high praise for a collection of miscellaneous short stories. And even though `Nightfall' is often lauded as his best story ever, it is not my favorite story in the collection. I'd say it'd fall somewhere in the middle if I were to individually rank them. This collection is a mix of true sci-fi, a little bit of fantasy, some mystery and even a touch of romance. None of it feels forced or unnatural, the stories flow and come alive, and I am reaffirmed in my belief that Asimov, if not the best writer of all time, is certainly in the top ten.
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