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zosiablue's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
It was time to finally read this and I'm mostly glad I did. It had a strong start with the birds-eye view of a guy essentially inventing religion in order to control a (scientifically predicted) chaotic destiny 300 years into the future.
And then it suffered from monologuing and dull space politics in the later chapters. I wanted more philosophy! More prognostication! It was originally published as 5 short stories which explains the wild timeline jumps, but doesn't explain the tedious conversations.
Also, I know it was the '50s, but where were the women? There was, like, one lady and she was a wife who slithered on stage for a sec and left. Regardless of these complaints, I had a pretty good time! I'll probably read the rest of the series.
And then it suffered from monologuing and dull space politics in the later chapters. I wanted more philosophy! More prognostication! It was originally published as 5 short stories which explains the wild timeline jumps, but doesn't explain the tedious conversations.
Also, I know it was the '50s, but where were the women? There was, like, one lady and she was a wife who slithered on stage for a sec and left. Regardless of these complaints, I had a pretty good time! I'll probably read the rest of the series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse, Murder, and Violence
kirame's review
I did NOT feel connected to any of the characters (almost). It seemed like people talking about politics. The 1st part with Hari Seldon was 4/5 for me, I loved it. After that there was nothing to make me want to keep reading.
Content Warnings
Minor: Murder, Stalking, and War
shieldbearer's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Y'know I would have liked this a lot better if it was actually about the encyclopedia. For what it is it's well constructed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Misogyny, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Violence, Colonisation, War, Murder, Gun violence, and Death
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