Foundation and Empire by Isaac Asimov

Foundation and Empire

Foundation (Publication Order) #2

Isaac Asimov

304 pages • first pub 1952 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

The second novel in Isaac Asimov's classic science-fiction masterpiece, the Foundation series Led by its founding father, the psychohistorian Hari Seldon, and utilizing science and technology, the Foundation survived the greed and barbarism of its...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 6,038 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
mysterious 44%
challenging 33%
tense 30%
reflective 24%
dark 10%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 4%
emotional 3%
sad 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 76% | A mix: 19% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.98

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...