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The Stars, Like Dust (Galactic Empire Book 1, eBook)

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Various Retailers have The Stars, Like Dust (Galactic Empire Book 1, eBook) by Isaac Asimov on sale for $1.99.

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  • The first book in the Galactic Empire series, the spectacular precursor to the classic Foundation series, by one of history's most influential writers of science fiction, Isaac Asimov
  • His name was Biron Farrill and he was a student at the University of Earth. A native of one of the helpless Nebular Kingdoms, he saw his home world conquered and controlled by the planet Tyrann—a ruthless, barbaric Empire that was building a dynasty of cruelty and domination among the stars.
  • Farrill's own father had been executed for trying to resist the Tyrann dictatorship and now someone was trying to kill Biron. But why?
  • His only hope for survival lay in fleeing Earth and joining the rebellion that was rumored to be forming somewhere in the Kingdoms. But once he cast his lot with the freedom fighters, he would find himself guarding against treachery on every side and facing the most difficult choice of all: to betray either the woman he loved or the revolution that was the last hope for the future.

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Various Retailers have The Stars, Like Dust (Galactic Empire Book 1, eBook) by Isaac Asimov on sale for $1.99.

Thanks to Deal Editor phoinix for sharing this deal.

Available from:About this book:
  • The first book in the Galactic Empire series, the spectacular precursor to the classic Foundation series, by one of history's most influential writers of science fiction, Isaac Asimov
  • His name was Biron Farrill and he was a student at the University of Earth. A native of one of the helpless Nebular Kingdoms, he saw his home world conquered and controlled by the planet Tyrann—a ruthless, barbaric Empire that was building a dynasty of cruelty and domination among the stars.
  • Farrill's own father had been executed for trying to resist the Tyrann dictatorship and now someone was trying to kill Biron. But why?
  • His only hope for survival lay in fleeing Earth and joining the rebellion that was rumored to be forming somewhere in the Kingdoms. But once he cast his lot with the freedom fighters, he would find himself guarding against treachery on every side and facing the most difficult choice of all: to betray either the woman he loved or the revolution that was the last hope for the future.

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  • This book series is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on over 3,000 customer ratings.
  • Prime Members may redeem any earned 'No Rush Shipping' credits to purchase this item (check your balance).
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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I went through an Asimov binge some years back and read through all the Robot and Foundation books. I can say without much hesitation that this is the worst of the bunch. Although it's considered the first in the Robot/Foundation, the conclusion is fairly contradictory to the rest that follows in part because it was originally meant as a standalone. I believe even Asimov was disappointed with it because his editor insisted forced the nonsensical subplot.

That being said it's not a terrible book. It has some bright moments but I would not use this as an introduction to Asimov

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This is the guy who wrote I robot. Great book, mediocre movie. Thanks op !
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I went through an Asimov binge some years back and read through all the Robot and Foundation books. I can say without much hesitation that this is the worst of the bunch. Although it's considered the first in the Robot/Foundation, the conclusion is fairly contradictory to the rest that follows in part because it was originally meant as a standalone. I believe even Asimov was disappointed with it because his editor insisted forced the nonsensical subplot.

That being said it's not a terrible book. It has some bright moments but I would not use this as an introduction to Asimov
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First-Citazen
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thanks wanted to buy these on Kindle, as I had purchased these on Apple years prior. Thanks!
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Quote from First-Citazen :
thanks wanted to buy these on Kindle, as I had purchased these on Apple years prior. Thanks!
First Citizen: you didn't because... you were stubborn as a Mule???????
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AbstractGeo
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I wouldn't call it *spectacular* like the description, BUT, it's good, and it's essential reading if you want to do the entire Foundation / Robots / Empire thing. (There's a specific reading order, and I'd suggest looking it up. Robots first, then empire, then foundation, more or less.