400 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780441731541
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Ace Books
Publication date: 01 June 1990
Description
From Isaac Asimov--the bestselling author of I, Robot and Foundation--comes a collection of 20 of his best science fiction stories. "His name is synonymous with all that is best in science fiction."--The New York Times In a career spanning near...
Community Reviews Summary of 486 reviews
Moods
adventurous 57%
informative 50%
challenging 35%
funny 35%
dark 28%
inspiring 28%
lighthearted 21%
mysterious 21%
emotional 14%
hopeful 14%
sad 14%
tense 14%
relaxing 7%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Plot: 27% | Character: 9% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 58% | No: 25% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Racism, Toxic relationship
400 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780441731541
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Ace Books
Publication date: 01 June 1990
Description
From Isaac Asimov--the bestselling author of I, Robot and Foundation--comes a collection of 20 of his best science fiction stories. "His name is synonymous with all that is best in science fiction."--The New York Times In a career spanning near...
Community Reviews Summary of 486 reviews
Moods
adventurous 57%
informative 50%
challenging 35%
funny 35%
dark 28%
inspiring 28%
lighthearted 21%
mysterious 21%
emotional 14%
hopeful 14%
sad 14%
tense 14%
relaxing 7%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Plot: 27% | Character: 9% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 58% | No: 25% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Racism, Toxic relationship