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Foundation's Edge (Foundation, #4)

Isaac Asimov
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Foundation's Edge (Foundation, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010

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Isaac Asimov

Foundation's Edge (Foundation, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

450

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Future Galaxy • Far Future

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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Super Short Summary

Foundation's Edge by Isaac Asimov follows a deep-space quest led by a councilman and a historian to uncover the truth about the existence of a mythical Second Foundation, a hidden organization safeguarding a future galactic empire. Their journey reveals unexpected alliances and challenges across the galaxy.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

99,985 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Isaac Asimov's Foundation's Edge receives acclaim for its intricate plotting and expansion of the original series' universe. Critics praise its intellectual depth and engaging narrative, yet some feel it lacks the brisk pace and originality of earlier installments. Overall, it is regarded as a strong addition to the Foundation saga, with notable complexity and philosophical musing.

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Who Should Read Foundation's Edge (Foundation, #4)?

A reader who delights in intricate science fiction universes, philosophical inquiries, and masterful storytelling akin to Dune by Frank Herbert or The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin, will relish Isaac Asimov's Foundation's Edge for its captivating blend of strategy, politics, and futurism.

4.4

99,985 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

450

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Future Galaxy • Far Future

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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