Youth

By Isaac Asimov

Youth - Isaac Asimov
  • Release Date: 1992-04-06
  • Genre: Fiction & Literature
Score: 4
4
From 493 Ratings

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

    4
    By JS415
    Worth the read, though you’ll guess the ending by end of page 1.
  • Classic

    5
    By bookwitchbethany
    Such a fun tale from a science fiction genius.
  • Alien

    5
    By 21st Century Seeker
    Fun little read.
  • Cool twist!

    5
    By RLOMD
    Short story but cool ending.
  • Brief, but overall fun read.

    4
    By DockRock81
    A classic science fiction tale with a fun twist. A short read, but worth it if your fan of Asimov’s work.
  • Not the greatest

    2
    By MyTwitzWorld
    A bit boring
  • Picture spoiled it

    1
    By Jillette12
    This version totally ruined the story’s surprise with an illustration a few pages into the story. I was really bummed!
  • Youth

    5
    By Matt the sci-fi guy
    Enjoyable - entertaining - easy read - classic Asimov!
  • Youth

    3
    By 2RatBrat
    An 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

    5
    By MusicFanKK
    Asimov'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

    5
    By BarbeeDeeLibby
    A great read! And typical of IA!! Such a sense of wonder & real humor.
  • Asimov YOUTH

    4
    By Steve in Dallas
    It 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!

    5
    By ScooterMiami
    A classic from a master of science fiction. A delight to re-read a story of my youth.
  • Fun read!

    5
    By ThomasPhillips3
    Thanks 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

    5
    By Jolorene
    Great 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

    3
    By RIP-TK-421
    Quick and easy read. A little too transparent but fun nonetheless.