fiction classics science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

234 pages | first published 1951

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The first volume in Issac Asimov's world-famous saga, winner of the Hugo Award for Best All-Time Novel Series.
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Moods

adventurous 66%
reflective 37%
challenging 32%
mysterious 27%
tense 15%
informative 11%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 7%
dark 5%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 43%
slow 35%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 83% | A mix: 11% | Character: 2% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%

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3.88

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