I’ve just finished reading Isaac Asimov’s memoirs. I like reading all kinds of memoirs but most of all ones of writers. I liked Asimov’s science fiction stories and novels very much and I read many of them in Russian long time ago. Now I had an opportunity to read him in English. To be honest, I was not impressed by his memoirs – too much just description of life events and not enough (for me) reflections. However, I am impressed by his very simple and clear style. I’ve learned that he was criticized for his simplistic style, but I really enjoyed it. And, of course, it is just fantastic that he wrote more than 500 books. That is even more fantastic than many of his fantastic stories.
On Isaac Asimov’s writing style
Alisher Faizullaev 
Когда-то читал “Войну миров” и “Машину времени” Герберта Уэллса, а также рассказы Рэя Брэдбери “И грянул гром” и “Лед и пламя”. Впечатлили “война миров” и “лед и пламя”. Последнее особенно захватывает. Словно ледяная дрожь по спине и огненный ветер в лицо.
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Считается, что у Брэдбери очень поэтический стиль.
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I found reading the Chronicles of Amber by Rodger Zelazny very entertaining. Although it is not science-fiction, but adventure-fantasy. Of course, we have to underline the name of Forrest J. Acherman when talking about science-fiction. His “The Frankenscience Monster” is amazing.
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My favorites were Clifford Simak and Ray Bradbury.
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Writings of Isaac Asimov are among my favorites. Especially his Foundation stories Trilogy makes many people shiver. I absolutely agree with you, Mr. Faizullaev, about his fantastic style. 🙂
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Thank you. Any thought about other science-fiction writers?
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I have just completed Stephen King’s “On writing”, and I loved it. If needed, can send you by email :).
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That would be great, thank you!
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