Foundation and Empire by Isaac Asimov

Foundation and Empire

Foundation (Publication Order) #2

Isaac Asimov

285 pages • first pub 1952 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

Foundation and Empire tells the incredible story of a new breed of man who create a new force for galactic government. Thus, the Foundation hurtles into conflict with the decadent, decrepit First Empire. In this struggle for power amid the chaos o...

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Moods

adventurous 78%
mysterious 46%
challenging 33%
tense 30%
reflective 25%
dark 11%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 4%
emotional 2%
sad 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 30%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%

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