Foundation and Earth by Isaac Asimov

411 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The fifth novel in Isaac Asimov's classic science-fiction masterpiece, the Foundation seriesGolan Trevize, former Councilman of the First Foundation, has chosen the future, and it is Gaia. A superorganism, Gaia is a holistic planet with a common c...

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Moods

adventurous 91%
mysterious 60%
reflective 30%
challenging 23%
tense 21%
informative 10%
dark 6%
inspiring 6%
emotional 4%
lighthearted 4%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 27%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 44% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 39% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.83

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