The Gods Themselves by Isaac Asimov

The Gods Themselves

Isaac Asimov

296 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced
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In the twenty-second century Earth obtains limitless, free energy from a source science little understands: an exchange between Earth and a parallel universe, using a process devised by the aliens. But even free energy has a price. The transferenc...

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Moods

adventurous 58%
mysterious 53%
reflective 45%
challenging 36%
informative 27%
tense 20%
hopeful 12%
emotional 11%
inspiring 10%
funny 8%
dark 7%
lighthearted 4%
sad 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 20%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 28% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.88

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