In another reprint of a classic, Asimov’s time traveling novel of the far future gets the chance to entrance a new generation of readers. This 1955 story has held up surprisingly well, much of the current technology is either here or missing due to having been removed from the timeline as part of keeping humanity safe.
Andrew Harlan is a technician, one of the few men in eternity that actually makes the changes to keep humanity safe. He has no friends as his job is considered distasteful by everyone else. His hobby is ancient history (pre-2300).
Harlan is sent to observe the 482nd century (48,200 AD) and meets a woman that changes his world and challenges his perceptions of the world and eternity.
The story is well-written and keeps the reader entranced. The blurbs on the book call it his best, I wouldn’t go that far but it is one of his top ten.
Highly Recommended ~~ Bob LaPierre
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