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343 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385081047
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday & Company, Inc. (Garden City, NY)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A collection of early Asimov short stories, showcasing the development of the author's oeuvre. The title comes from Asimov's breakthrough short story.CONTENTS:Nightfall - Astounding, Sept 1941Green Patches - Galaxy, Nov 1950Hostess - Galaxy, May 1...
Community Reviews Summary of 495 reviews
Moods
reflective 51%
mysterious 48%
funny 27%
lighthearted 24%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
tense 17%
emotional 13%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 13%
informative 10%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 33% | N/A: 9% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 17% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 9%Average rating
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343 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385081047
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday & Company, Inc. (Garden City, NY)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A collection of early Asimov short stories, showcasing the development of the author's oeuvre. The title comes from Asimov's breakthrough short story.CONTENTS:Nightfall - Astounding, Sept 1941Green Patches - Galaxy, Nov 1950Hostess - Galaxy, May 1...
Community Reviews Summary of 495 reviews
Moods
reflective 51%
mysterious 48%
funny 27%
lighthearted 24%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
tense 17%
emotional 13%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 13%
informative 10%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 33% | N/A: 9% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 17% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.