Reviews

Foundation's Edge by Isaac Asimov

jeffeberhard's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful informative lighthearted mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

philolulu's review against another edition

medium-paced

4.0

googooprincess's review against another edition

3.0

ASIIMOV PREDICTED PRONOUNS

“All humanity could share a common insanity and be immersed in a common illusion while living in a common chaos. That can't be dis-proved, but we have no choice but to follow our senses."

sbienkowski's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

theluckyprophet's review against another edition

adventurous slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

The end of the book gives you whiplash 3 different ways in a good way

nebulous_tide's review against another edition

3.0

Argh! Just about good enough at the end to make me want to read the next one to find out how this infernal series ends. This book could have been a third as long. Whilst there remain some interesting and enjoyable points, these are sadly interspersed with long stretches of unnecessary padding, or the characters re-explaining obvious points to each-other.

2.5 stars rounded up.

devermismysteris's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

sevencrane's review against another edition

adventurous challenging hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Strongest Foundation novel yet. There's always a common theme of planning, strategizing, and diplomacy, and those elements are woven together expertly here. Made me want to start on the final book in the series.

sylum's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

seldonsplan's review against another edition

5.0

It's hard to say whether I feel this way because Foundation's Edge is my most recent trip into Asimov's world, or if it truly is the best story, but: This is Asimov's best.