Foundation's Edge by Isaac Asimov

432 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous slow-paced

Description

It is 498 years since the two Foundations came into existence - half-way through the Interregnum planned by Hari Seldon. The Second Foundation has once more successfully concealed its existence so that the laws of psychohistory can operate to ushe...

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Moods

adventurous 91%
mysterious 64%
reflective 42%
tense 26%
challenging 17%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 10%
informative 7%
dark 3%
lighthearted 3%
emotional 1%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 31%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 62% | A mix: 31% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.95

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