Foundation and Empire by Isaac Asimov

Foundation and Empire

Foundation (Publication Order) #2

Isaac Asimov with William Hope (Narrator)

9 hours, 33 minutes • first pub 1951 (view editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy epic, thought-provoking tales of galactic struggle where the survival of civilization hinges on strategic ingenuity against overwhelming, mysterious threats.

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The First Foundation survived two centuries of barbarism as the once-mighty Galactic Empire descended into chaos. Now it mist prepare for war against the remnants of the Empire as the Imperial fleet advances on their planet, Terminus.Hari Seldon p...

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Community Reviews

3.99
based on 14,113 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 82%

mysterious: 55%

tense: 32%

challenging: 25%

reflective: 23%

dark: 12%

hopeful: 7%

inspiring: 7%

emotional: 6%

informative: 6%

funny: 3%

lighthearted: 2%

relaxing: 2%

sad: 2%

Pace

18% of readers chose fast
59% of readers chose medium
21% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

73% of readers chose Plot
22% of readers chose A mix
3% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

17% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
61% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
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Loveable characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

26% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
59% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

18% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
61% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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