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Foundation and Earth

Isaac Asimov
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Foundation and Earth

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1986

Book Brief

Isaac Asimov

Foundation and Earth

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1986
Book Details
Pages

494

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various Planets • Far Future

Publication Year

1986

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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Super Short Summary

Isaac Asimov's Foundation and Earth continues the journey of Foundation members exploring the origins of their society. They aim to discover the mythical planet Earth, encountering diverse civilizations and mysteries along the way. The novel integrates elements of science fiction and adventure as they seek to understand their roots and the broader galaxy.

Contemplative

Mysterious

Informative

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Foundation and Earth by Isaac Asimov expands the Foundation series with captivating explorations of future Earth and robust philosophical themes. While praised for its imaginative scope and character depth, some readers find the pacing slow and the narrative less engaging compared to earlier books in the series. Overall, it remains a noteworthy addition.

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Who Should Read Foundation and Earth?

Readers who savor intricate world-building and complex scientific speculation, akin to those found in Dune by Frank Herbert and Hyperion by Dan Simmons, will appreciate Isaac Asimov's Foundation and Earth. Enthusiasts of philosophical ponderings on humanity’s future and the cosmos will find this novel particularly engaging.

Book Details
Pages

494

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various Planets • Far Future

Publication Year

1986

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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