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256 pages • first pub 1952 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593160039
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey Books
Publication date: 01 September 2020
Description
The second book in the Galactic Empire series, the spectacular precursor to the classic Foundation series, by one of history's most influential writers of science fiction, Isaac Asimov Trantor had extended its rule over half the Galaxy, but the ot...
Community Reviews Summary of 920 reviews
Moods
adventurous 71%
tense 26%
reflective 13%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
informative 11%
inspiring 8%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 48% | A mix: 42% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 36% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 30%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 19%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Colonisation, Classism, XenophobiaModerate
Ableism, Mental illness, Sexual assaultMinor
Acephobia/Arophobia, Sexual content, Police brutality256 pages • first pub 1952 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593160039
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey Books
Publication date: 01 September 2020
Description
The second book in the Galactic Empire series, the spectacular precursor to the classic Foundation series, by one of history's most influential writers of science fiction, Isaac Asimov Trantor had extended its rule over half the Galaxy, but the ot...
Community Reviews Summary of 920 reviews
Moods
adventurous 71%
tense 26%
reflective 13%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
informative 11%
inspiring 8%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 48% | A mix: 42% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 36% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 30%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 19%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Colonisation, Classism, XenophobiaModerate
Ableism, Mental illness, Sexual assaultMinor
Acephobia/Arophobia, Sexual content, Police brutality