Foundation and Earth
Readers rate it 3.9 (528 on Hardcover)
516 pages · Released 1987 · Del Rey
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Foundation and Earth is a dense, philosophical science fiction novel that concludes Asimov's Foundation series with exploration, mystery, and the search for Earth's origins. The narrative is intellectually demanding with minimal action; violence and mature content are sparse, making it suitable for mature readers comfortable with abstract concepts and slow pacing. The book emphasizes scientific thinking, collective reasoning, and the long-term consequences of societal choices, though unloveable characters and weak character development may limit appeal for younger or character-driven readers.
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Science fiction-roman. Science fiction-roman.
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- Fiction
- Not Diverse Characters
- reflective
- slow-paced
- adventurous
- Plot driven
- Weak Character Development
- Unloveable Characters
- #digitally-own
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- mysterious
- challenging
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ISBN 9780345339966 · Del Rey