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> Orson Scott Card once said that Asimov was one of the few writers who kept improving in old age I'd like to believe this was true, but much of Asimov's late
by thematrixturtle 4y ago
> Orson Scott Card once said that Asimov was one of the few writers who kept improving in old age
I'd like to believe this was true, but much of Asimov's late works, particularly the final "Gaia" sequels to Foundation, were terrible.
The sheer breadth of his output (which went way beyond robot scifi) is impressive though.
- Bakary 4y agoSadly, I don't recall the exact words or source, but it was 'improving' in the sense of continually experimenting. I agree that a lot of late Asimov isn't as great as some of his foundational (heh) works.