The Gods Themselves by Isaac Asimov

The Gods Themselves

Isaac Asimov

304 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced

Description

In the twenty-second century Earth obtains limitless, free energy from a source science little understands: an exchange between Earth and a parallel universe, using a process devised by the aliens. But even free energy has a price. The transferenc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,661 reviews

Moods

mysterious 59%
adventurous 55%
reflective 46%
challenging 44%
tense 22%
informative 20%
hopeful 11%
emotional 9%
funny 9%
dark 3%
inspiring 3%
sad 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 36% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.89

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