The last question - Isaac Asimov (5 stars) https://archive.ph/o/n6Fq6/www.multivax.com/last_question.html The best work of the best sci-fi writer that ever lived. The last question was asked for the first time, half in jest, on May 21, 2061, at a time when humanity first stepped into the light. The question came about as a result of a five dollar bet over highballs Asimov takes one simple, fundamental question and weaves a story around it - as story spanning billions of years, the vastness of the universe and the hyperspace. The narrative is captivating, enchanting and fast paced. There is a continued sense of awe throughout as the story nears completion. And then, in a single closing statement, Asimov pulls offs a stunner. *Since "The last question" is rated 5 stars, no other story will be.