Foundation by Isaac Asimov

8 hours, 55 minutes first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous medium-paced

Description

The Foundation series is Isaac Asimov’s iconic masterpiece. Unfolding against the backdrop of a crumbling Galactic Empire, the story of Hari Seldon’s two Foundations is a lasting testament to an extraordinary imagination, one whose unprecedented s...

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Moods

adventurous 67%
reflective 35%
challenging 31%
mysterious 29%
tense 15%
informative 11%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 7%
dark 5%
funny 4%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 33%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 82% | A mix: 12% | Character: 2% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.87

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