The End of Eternity by Isaac Asimov

The End of Eternity

Isaac Asimov

8 hours, 12 minutes • first pub 1955 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous slow-paced

Description

This stand-alone novel is widely regarded as Asimov's best science fiction novel. Andrew Harlan is an Eternal, a member of the elite of the future. One of the few who live in Eternity, a location outside of place and time, Harlan's job is to creat...

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Moods

adventurous 70%
mysterious 61%
reflective 54%
tense 36%
challenging 28%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 10%
informative 10%
emotional 9%
dark 8%
funny 3%
sad 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 29%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 49% | A mix: 32% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.05

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