The Last Question by Jim Gallant, Bob E. Flick, Isaac Asimov

The Last Question

Jim Gallant, Bob E. Flick, Isaac Asimov

9 pages first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction short stories adventurous reflective medium-paced
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The last question was asked for the first time, half in jest, on May 21, 2061, at a time when humanity first stepped into the light. The question came about as a result of a five dollar bet over highballs, and it happened this way ...

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Moods

reflective 77%
mysterious 37%
adventurous 24%
challenging 20%
hopeful 19%
informative 18%
inspiring 14%
tense 9%
dark 8%
sad 5%
emotional 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 31%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 81% | N/A: 10% | A mix: 7% | Character: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | N/A: 30% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 52% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 16% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 41% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20% | Yes: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | N/A: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 9%

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