The cycle of the Foundation must Asimov is considered a major work of science fiction. And it is rather deserved. Certainly, all the books of the cycle is not the same but their reading is however still nice. Little or extravagant ideas of revolution of the SF with this series but a screenplay idea very strong and always consistent. Follow the evolution of future civilization via the great and terrible "psycho-history" is particularly addictive and interesting. So yes, the pace is quiet, there is not too much action but we did not mind because the story is rich and well done. While most young people can sometimes not like this yet masterly work, we must admit that this remains a must and still valid for any lover of science fiction or even political fiction ...