Prelude to Foundation by Isaac Asimov

Prelude to Foundation

Foundation (Publication Order) #6

Isaac Asimov

460 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

It is the year 12,020 G.E. and Emperor Cleon I sits uneasily on the Imperial throne of Trantor. Here in the great multidomed capital of the Galactic Empire, forty billion people have created a civilization of unimaginable technological and cultura...

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Moods

adventurous 92%
mysterious 46%
tense 25%
hopeful 21%
reflective 21%
challenging 13%
inspiring 11%
informative 10%
lighthearted 9%
funny 5%
emotional 4%
relaxing 2%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 20%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 40% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

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