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cornholio29's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
auntiejamie's review against another edition
slow-paced
2.25
This book is way too goddamn slow. Also, used the n-word again. Not giving Asimov a pass no matter how much people love him.
boonereads's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
mjmarx59's review against another edition
4.0
They keep getting better! This book had more suspense and interesting moments than the others. The philosophy felt a little more explained and thoughtful. It’s nice to actually have intrigue in the plot to where things don’t feel inevitable (granted this was mostly true in F&E too)
The characters are still pretty whatever, though I think this was a slight improvement? Arkady and the Mule are both pretty great. I just don’t love how for both parts, the final part is basically like “I figured things out” “you’re wrong, this is the truth” then “I played both of you, THIS is actually the truth”.
The characters are still pretty whatever, though I think this was a slight improvement? Arkady and the Mule are both pretty great. I just don’t love how for both parts, the final part is basically like “I figured things out” “you’re wrong, this is the truth” then “I played both of you, THIS is actually the truth”.
alesforz's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kayleigh214's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
rosekk's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
nerdkitten's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Medical content, Stalking, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Confinement, Torture, and War
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Sexism, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, and Classism
jaminup's review against another edition
2.0
The whole book is pretty much just "very clever men" standing around out-thinking one another. A lot of 4D chess style strategic shenanigans revealed as exposition does not make for a good tale. And the conclusion to the antagonist from the previous book was super anti-climatic. Definitely taking a break from this series for a while before I move on to Foundation's Edge, as it's one of the Hugo winners, so I do plan on reading it, despite my declining interest in the Foundation series.