Foundation by Isaac Asimov

244 pages first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous medium-paced
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The first novel in Isaac Asimov’s classic science-fiction masterpiece, the Foundation seriesFor twelve thousand years the Galactic Empire has ruled supreme. Now it is dying. But only Hari Seldon, creator of the revolutionary science of psychohisto...

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Community Reviews

3.89
based on 33,163 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 67%

reflective: 37%

mysterious: 33%

challenging: 28%

tense: 18%

informative: 13%

inspiring: 11%

hopeful: 9%

dark: 5%

funny: 4%

lighthearted: 3%

relaxing: 2%

emotional: 1%


Pace

27% of readers chose fast
46% of readers chose medium
26% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

80% of readers chose Plot
15% of readers chose A mix
3% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

6% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
74% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

19% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
51% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

16% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
71% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

9% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
72% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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