Youth
By Isaac Asimov
- Release Date: 1992-04-06
- Genre: Fiction & Literature
Description
"Youth" is a science fiction short story by Isaac Asimov. It first appeared in the May 1952 issue of Space Science Fiction and was reprinted in the 1955 collection The Martian Way and Other Stories. Youth is one of the rare Asimov stories with alien characters.
Reviews
Predictable but breezy
4By JS415Worth the read, though you’ll guess the ending by end of page 1.Classic
5By bookwitchbethanySuch a fun tale from a science fiction genius.Alien
5By 21st Century SeekerFun little read.Cool twist!
5By RLOMDShort story but cool ending.Brief, but overall fun read.
4By DockRock81A classic science fiction tale with a fun twist. A short read, but worth it if your fan of Asimov’s work.Not the greatest
2By MyTwitzWorldA bit boringPicture spoiled it
1By Jillette12This version totally ruined the story’s surprise with an illustration a few pages into the story. I was really bummed!Youth
5By Matt the sci-fi guyEnjoyable - entertaining - easy read - classic Asimov!Youth
3By 2RatBratAn early 1950s work that though well written shows its age as science fiction, but is actually good as a study in human / alien interaction.Suspense and vicariousness: i couldn't stop reading
5By MusicFanKKAsimov's clear writing style made me feel as though I were in the grass with Red and Slim as they discovered the "animals". The last two pages revealed the final phase of a well-crafted trick on the reader's perception of the characters that prompts the reader to realize that we must not assume we know it all when it comes to encountering something new, someone new, or, especially, an Asimov story.Youth
5By BarbeeDeeLibbyA great read! And typical of IA!! Such a sense of wonder & real humor.Asimov YOUTH
4By Steve in DallasIt is odd. Asimov was a hero of mine during the 1960s, but now his language seems forced to me, and the story in YOUTH seems like a tale too obvious and simple to be important.Great story!
5By ScooterMiamiA classic from a master of science fiction. A delight to re-read a story of my youth.Fun read!
5By ThomasPhillips3Thanks jolorene for the tip - DO NOT LOOK AT THE PICTURES WHILE READING! Great story though. I loved it. Can't wait to read the Foundation series now!Youth
5By JoloreneGreat story but who added the illustrations at the beginning? I doubt Mr. Asimov would have liked them. Ruined the ending. You already know who's who by the second chapter.Isaac Asminov Youth
3By RIP-TK-421Quick and easy read. A little too transparent but fun nonetheless.
