Foundation and Empire by Isaac Asimov

241 pages first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous medium-paced
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The second novel in Isaac Asimov's classic science-fiction masterpiece, the Foundation seriesLed by its founding father, the psychohistorian Hari Seldon, and utilizing science and technology, the Foundation survived the greed and barbarism of its ...

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Moods

adventurous 81%
mysterious 50%
tense 31%
challenging 29%
reflective 26%
dark 11%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 6%
emotional 5%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 23%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 73% | A mix: 22% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 39% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.98

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