The Last Answer by Isaac Asimov

The Last Answer

Isaac Asimov

8 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction philosophy science fiction short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

A short follow-up to "The Last Question" by Isaac Asimov. 

An atheist physicist, Murray Templeton, dies of a heart attack and is greeted by a being of supposedly infinite knowledge.

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Moods

reflective 91%
mysterious 41%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
inspiring 25%
informative 16%
emotional 8%
funny 8%
relaxing 8%
sad 8%
tense 8%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 33%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | Character: 40%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 40% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | N/A: 27% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | N/A: 20%

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