Marian, the "Hyperion" series is about the closest I can think of in comparison, in terms of scope and depth of event and characterization. Having read both, I wouldn't dis-recommend "Hyperion". I would, however, suggest "Foundation" first. Can I be rude and inquire as to your friend's age? A few SF book recommends I've made recently have faltered because I've advised books written during my generation to people of a later one, and many of the cultural constructs are incomprehensible to them.
---------[ Received Mail Content ]---------- Subject : [scifinoir2] Foundation-like Date : Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:27:06 -0000 From : "marian_changling" <md_moor...@yahoo.com> To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com I have a friend who started Asimov's "Foundation" series because of the theme. Now she is faltering. I wouldn't be surprised if it is because of 1940's style of writing. Anyone know a modern book with a similar theme? Has no one taken up the mantle of psychohistory from Asimov? Wikipedia mentions a number of graphic novels and "Hyperion". I never read that one; anyone know anything about it? Anyone have another suggestion? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQdwk8Yntds
