Prelude to Foundation by Isaac Asimov

Prelude to Foundation

Foundation (Publication Order) #6

Isaac Asimov

448 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 91%
mysterious 48%
tense 26%
reflective 22%
hopeful 19%
lighthearted 13%
challenging 11%
informative 10%
inspiring 10%
funny 4%
dark 1%
emotional 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 22%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | A mix: 42% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

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