Pebble in the Sky (Galactic Empire #3)
by Isaac Asimov
Pebble in the Sky by Isaac Asimov holds a well received rating of 3.85 out of 5, based on 11.3K reader ratings. First published in 1950. The book spans 308 pages.
About Pebble in the Sky
One moment Joseph Schwartz is a happily retired tailor in 1949 Chicago. The next he's a helpless stranger on Earth during the heyday of the first Galactic Empire. Earth, he soon learns, is a backwater, just a pebble in the sky, despised by all the other 200 million planets of the Empire because its people dare to claim it's the original home of man. And Earth is poor, with great areas of radioactivity ruining much of its soil--so poor that everyone is sentenced to death at the age of sixty.Joseph Schwartz is sixty-two.This is young Isaac Asimov's first novel, full of wonders and ideas, the book that launched the novels of the Galactic Empire, culminating in the Foundation books and novels. It is also one of that select group of SF adventures that since the early 1950s has hooked generations of teenagers on reading science fiction. This is Golden Age SF at its finest.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Isaac Asimov |
| Published | 1950 |
| Pages | 308 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Classics, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 3.85 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,335 |
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What genre is Pebble in the Sky?
Pebble in the Sky is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Classics, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Pebble in the Sky worth reading?
Based on 11.3K reader ratings, Pebble in the Sky has an average score of 3.85 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Pebble in the Sky?
Pebble in the Sky has 308 pages.
Who wrote Pebble in the Sky?
Pebble in the Sky was written by Isaac Asimov. It was first published in 1950.
What is the ISBN for Pebble in the Sky?
The ISBN-13 for Pebble in the Sky is 9780553293420.0.
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