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High above planet Florinia, the Squires of Sark live in unimaginable wealth and comfort. Down in the eternal spring of the planet, however, the native Florinians labor ceaselessly to produce the precious kyrt that brings prosperity to their Sarkite masters.
Rebellion is unthinkable and impossible. Not only do the Florinians no longer have a concept of freedom, any disruption of the vital kyrt trade would cause other planets to rise in protest, resulting in a galactic war. So the Trantorian Empire, whose grand plan is to unite all humanity in peace, prosperity, and freedom, has allowed the oppression to continue.
Living among the workers of Florinia, Rik is a man without a memory or a past. He has been abducted and brainwashed. Barely able to speak or care for himself when he was found, Rik is widely regarded as a simpleton by the worker community where he lives. As his memories begin to return, however, Rik finds himself driven by a cryptic message he is determined to deliver: Everyone on Florinia is doomed…the Currents of Space are bringing destruction. But if the planet is evacuated, the power of Sark will end-so there are those who would kill the messenger. The fate of the Galaxy hangs in the balance.
Rebellion is unthinkable and impossible. Not only do the Florinians no longer have a concept of freedom, any disruption of the vital kyrt trade would cause other planets to rise in protest, resulting in a galactic war. So the Trantorian Empire, whose grand plan is to unite all humanity in peace, prosperity, and freedom, has allowed the oppression to continue.
Living among the workers of Florinia, Rik is a man without a memory or a past. He has been abducted and brainwashed. Barely able to speak or care for himself when he was found, Rik is widely regarded as a simpleton by the worker community where he lives. As his memories begin to return, however, Rik finds himself driven by a cryptic message he is determined to deliver: Everyone on Florinia is doomed…the Currents of Space are bringing destruction. But if the planet is evacuated, the power of Sark will end-so there are those who would kill the messenger. The fate of the Galaxy hangs in the balance.
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Isaac Asimov, author of the Foundation trilogy and many other novels, was one of the great SF writers of the twentieth century.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great suspense and mystery to rival Robots of Dawn.,
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This review is from: The Currents of Space (Mass Market Paperback)
This is not one of his best known books, and I knew nothing about it when I read it. But almost immediately I knew I'd enjoy this one. The momentum builds steadily, and the reader soon becomes as paranoid and unsure of reality as Rik, who tries to discover his true identity, erased at an early age by unknown persons for unknown reasons. Events repeatedly prove to be other than they appear. When it was all over I desperately wanted to read another one like this. Unfortunately very few can compete with the intense suspense of this one. Robots of Dawn accomplished it, but at a slower pace. This book is shorter and moves faster but still manages the same joyous effect. Just like events in the story, this book is much more than it seems. I was lucky to have stumbled upon it.
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Early Asimov novel a terrific read,
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This review is from: The Currents of Space (Hardcover)
This handsome Tor Books reissue of Asimov's third novel, first published in 1952, is a fast-moving tale of political intrigue, sharpened by a measure of social commentary. The Currents of Space is still a terrific read, and it's good to see The Good Doctor's early novels reissued again in these attractive new editions.
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Great Adventure,
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This review is from: The Currents of Space (Mass Market Paperback)
This is easily the best of the three "Empire Novels". In fact, I found this story to be better than those from Asimov's more famous Foundation Trilogy. I enjoyed the Townman character, especially when he posed as a "Patroller".
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