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256 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593160015
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey Books
Publication date: 01 September 2020
Description
The first 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 His name was Biron Farrill and he was a student at the Universi...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,118 reviews
Moods
mysterious 48%
tense 20%
challenging 12%
hopeful 10%
reflective 10%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
emotional 5%
funny 5%
dark 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 56% | A mix: 34% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 78% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 63% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Misogyny, ColonisationModerate
Death, Sexism, Injury/Injury detailMinor
War
256 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593160015
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey Books
Publication date: 01 September 2020
Description
The first 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 His name was Biron Farrill and he was a student at the Universi...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,118 reviews
Moods
mysterious 48%
tense 20%
challenging 12%
hopeful 10%
reflective 10%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
emotional 5%
funny 5%
dark 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 56% | A mix: 34% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 78% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 63% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Misogyny, ColonisationModerate
Death, Sexism, Injury/Injury detailMinor
War