A review by booksandbark
Nightfall by Isaac Asimov

4.0

I've never like Asimov's writing much. Although the computer science enthusiasts in my life have strongly advocated the [b:Foundation|29579|Foundation (Foundation, #1)|Isaac Asimov|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1417900846l/29579._SX50_.jpg|1783981] novels, much of Asimov's work relies too much on plot and cool concepts and doesn't dive deeply enough into characters and psychology. I read Nightfall for my short story book club, and was pleasantly surprised. As other reviewers have said, Nightfall manages to keep Asimov's signature creativity while still incorporating characterization and psychology. This short story touches on so many concepts that are so fascinating, both politically and scientifically: the mob mentality, the fact that we on Earth have a particular set of circumstances that have permitted our advancement.

While this still left me with some questions--can people truly go mad if the sun disappears for just half a day? don't people experience darkness while, say, sleeping? are these people humans whose ancestors came from Earth, or are they a completely different universe?--it was overall a quick, interesting read. Would recommend for all science fiction fans.