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by Isaac Asimov (Author)
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“Obviously, Isaac Asimov had a lot of fun concocting this merry tangle of interplanetary power politics. . . .  If it isn't often science-fiction, it is always beautifully contrived melodrama. The reader will have just as much fun as Mr. Asimov.”
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“How do you explain Isaac Asimov to Earth men?  How do you even begin to describe that glorious union of all-American optimism, bleeding-heart Yiddishkeit, and cutting-edge science speculation?  You can’t.  He’s one of a kind. . . .  Psycho-history buffs will love this book for its through-the-looking-glass view of the Foundation series.  Everyone else will love it because it’s fun, fun, fun.”
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High above the 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, ultimately destabilizing trade and resulting in a galactic war. So the Trantorian Empire, whose grand plan is to unite all humanity in peace, prosperity, and freedom, has stood aside and 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. But as his memories begin to return, 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&mdashso some would finish the job and would kill the messenger. The fate of the Galaxy hangs in the balance.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Adventure, Jul 2 2004
By Stewart Teaze (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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Ce commentaire est de: 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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4.0 out of 5 stars Fine Foundation Prequel, Jan 13 2004
By Garrett J. Menning (Albuquerque, NM) - See all my reviews
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Ce commentaire est de: THE CURRENTS OF SPACE (Mass Market Paperback)
When a man known only as Rik finds himself on the planet of Florina, he has no memory of his past and little hope for the future. He knows only that he is destined to work in the fields, growing the wondrous kyrt plant that is found only on Florina and is therefore a highly valued commodity across the galaxy. But with the help of a kind and loyal local woman, Rik manages to rediscover his own identity and help free the Florinians from the domination of the Squires of Sark, who have been exploiting Florina for its kyrt crop.

The second book in the Galactic Empire trilogy, Currents of Space will not fail to satisfy fans of Isaac Asimov's famed brand of hard SF/space opera. The GE trilogy takes place in the era before Asimov's classic Foundation books, when the empire of Trantor does not yet control the entire Galaxy. Asimov's speculations about carbon currents, which are at the center of the plot, are no longer tenable after 50 years, but it doesn't matter. Currents is solid, exciting, old-fashioned SF that is hard to beat.

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4.0 out of 5 stars The Empire-building Continues, Jun 3 2001
By G. Swift "97jedi" (Southwestern Missouri) - See all my reviews
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Ce commentaire est de: The Currents of Space (Mass Market Paperback)
The world of Sark exists in the minority in having thus far eluded annexation by the Empire of Trantor. The sole reason for this evasion rests in Sark's dominion over a no-account world called Florina. No-account, that is, except for a wondrous crop that grows only upon Florina. This crop is so entwined in the culture of the galaxy that Sark has become unbelievably wealthy, so much so that Trantor fears the large army to be raised by such wealth.

Upon the planet Florina, there is a man whose memory has been erased for the danger it poses to the delicate balance that exists over Florina's condition. In his profession he uncovered a secret now lost, one of paramount importance to the safety of all Florina.

This novel chronicles the mystery surrounding this mind-wiped man and the adventures that ensue as his memory begins to return. Asimov again displayed his excellent plotting ability as he leads you in various directions, so that you come to conclusions that are completely wrong, lest you recall the earlier-placed clues that would prevent such erroneous conclusions. When the questions are all finally answered, too many viable suspects have been eliminated, and there is left only the guilty. Asimov was successful in twisting the events such that any reader would be kept guessing.

This book is the second of the three Empire novels, which depict different time periods in the creation of the Galactic Empire. This takes place after the Empire is relatively well established. Preceding these novels, but not necessary for any understanding (as Asimov did not tie them together until well after the Empire novels were published) of the events.

Following the Empire novels are the Foundation novels, which chronicle the fall of the Empire. In order to truly get the feel of this universe, this book clues the reader in as to how Trantor progressed in its Imperial goal. Also, he provides information that indicate the state of things in the third Empire novel, Pebble in the Sky.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Best of the Empire and Robot novels
Having read all of Asimov's early works, it's fair to say that this is the best of the crop of the Empire novels, and is better than all the Robot novels as well. Lisez davantage
Published on Nov 10 2000 by Craig MACKINNON

5.0 out of 5 stars In any setting but sci-fi, this would be Wouk via Ludlum
One day, on an agricultural colony planet run by a empire as harsh as the Roman Empire in biblical times, a local functionary finds a man whose mind has been destroyed in one of... Lisez davantage
Published on Jul 18 2000 by R. L. MILLER

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely one of Asimov's best
This is certainly the best of the three Empire novels, and one of Asimov's best science fiction novels of any type. Lisez davantage
Published on Jul 26 1999 by John Domby

5.0 out of 5 stars ¿porqué se descontinuan las obras maestras?
Han sido muchos los años que he intentado encontrar la saga del imperio (pertenenciente a las fundaciones) pero es casi imposible encontrarlas. Lisez davantage
Published on Jul 20 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Majestic and wonderful. One of his best.
Uncharacteristically of the other two Empire novels, you really get a feel for the characters in this one and begin to understand them as if they were real people. Lisez davantage
Published on Jul 7 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Great world building and social commentary
Asimov draws many parallels with history hear on Earth. The planet Florinia is the old south with kyrt as its cotton and the natives as African slaves. Lisez davantage
Published on May 1 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Complex and Suspensful Plot
A suspensful plot. Considering it was written in the 50's it makes Asimov out have been a great visionary of the future. A great Asimov book for any Sci- Fi reader. Lisez davantage
Published on April 6 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Great suspense and mystery to rival Robots of Dawn.
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. Lisez davantage
Published on Mar 11 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Great suspense and mystery to rival Robots of Dawn.
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. Lisez davantage
Published on Mar 11 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars An all around good book
This book is truly a remarkable book. The complex ideas and thoughts put Asimov right where he should be, as one of the best Sci-Fi authors of our time, and times to come. Lisez davantage
Published on Dec 4 1998

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