Isaac Asimov

Isaac Asimov is one of the best known names in speculative fiction. I Robot, Foundation, and many other works are staples of the genre that many say are required reading. But there are those who are critical of his writing technique, such as the use of dialog, lack of scenery description, and lack of character depth. On the other hand, many of his stories were ground breaking idea pieces, and many of those are still well worth reading. The sheer volume of his work is most impressive.

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