Details About Books Azazel
| Title | : | Azazel |
| Author | : | Isaac Asimov |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 221 pages |
| Published | : | 1989 by Plaza & Janés, S.A. (first published 1988) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Science Fiction. Fiction. Short Stories. Humor |
Isaac Asimov
Paperback | Pages: 221 pages Rating: 3.72 | 3388 Users | 144 Reviews
Interpretation Toward Books Azazel
Isaac Asimov dedica aquí su pluma y su imaginación sin límites a la fantasía, y nos ofrece dieciocho fascinantes relatos que, sin duda, deleitarán a todos los aficionados al género, así como a los innumerables admiradores de este autor. Azazel es un demonio rojo de dos centímetros, dotado con una impetuosa personalidad y maravillosos poderes mágicos. El único problema es que este singular ser posee poca comprensión de las cuestiones humanas y sus intervenciones producen situaciones sorprendentesRelatos:
"El demonio de dos centímetros"
"Una noche de canto"
"La sonrisa que pierde"
"Al vencedor"
"El sordo rumor"
"Salvando a la Humanidad"
"Una cuestión de principios"
"El mal que hace la bebida"
"Tiempo para escribir"
"Deslizarse sobre la nieve"
"La lógica es la lógica"
"Viaja más rápido"
"Los ojos del que mira"
"Más cosas en el Cielo y en la Tierra"
"La estructura de la mente"
"Las peleas de primavera"
"Galatea"
"Vuelo de fantasía"
List Books In Favor Of Azazel
| Original Title: | Azazel |
| ISBN: | 8401322995 (ISBN13: 9788401322990) |
| Edition Language: | Spanish |
Rating About Books Azazel
Ratings: 3.72 From 3388 Users | 144 ReviewsWrite-Up About Books Azazel
As some people already commented it was a tedious compilation of "be careful of what you wish for?" stories.My biggest problem with this book was its character George, OMG I hate him. I mean, a lot of books have hideous characters but this was unbearable.In the introduction, Mr. Asimov warns the reader that you may find the style "un-Asimovian." This certainly is true, but not for the worse. The stories are humorous satires, and incredibly delightful.If you pick this up because you're a fan of Asimov, and his prolific science-fiction, don't be surprised that it's nothing like "I, Robot."But if you pick this up because you want some humorous stories wherein the author even makes fun of himself, you'll be as please as it as I was.
The title character is a two-centimeter tall demon who belongs to George, a friend of the narrator (Asimov). George can get Azazel to d things - but only for friends of his, in order to achieve his own selfish desires. Somehow, most of these efforts go awry. The eighteen stories, originally published in magazines, but collected with a new introduction by the author in a book, are not well remembered except as a diverting light entertainment.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐[6/10]Isaac Asimov should be sued for plagiarism. Pfft.. Never mind. Especially when the supposed plaintiff is a moron. George Bitternut - you will learn of his ancestry(and how Betterknut became Bitternut), won't you? In this series of short stories, we are told that Bitternut has learnt the arcane art of summoning Azazel , who is⚫A demon.⚫A good-natured demon. It wreaks havoc on people's lives. And... their lives take a turn for the worse. Worse how?1 The Two-centimetre Demon: A
It was definitely for the best that most of these stories had a number of days between reading them. I liked the character of Azazel and I understood the satire,,, but I didn't feel it much.
Didn't think I could rate anything by Asimov so low, but I was just bored by them. None of the stories got me hooked, none amazed, none made me as much as smirk. I think maybe they were better suited in their own time, but today they don't live up to my expectations.
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