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Second Foundation (Foundation #3)

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Science Fiction Fiction Classics Fantasy

by Isaac Asimov

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4.23 (96.9K ratings)
calendar_today 1953
description 256 pages

Second Foundation by Isaac Asimov holds a highly rated rating of 4.23 out of 5, based on 96.9K reader ratings. First published in 1953. The book spans 256 pages.

About Second Foundation

So far the Foundation was safe. But there was a hidden Second Foundation to protect the first. The Mule has yet to find it, but he was getting closer all the time. The men of the Foundation sought it, too, to escape from Mule's mind control. Only Arkady, a 14 year-old girl seemed to have the answer, or did she...?

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Author Isaac Asimov
Published 1953
Pages 256
Genres Science Fiction, Fiction, Classics, Fantasy
Average Rating 4.23 / 5.00
Total Ratings 96,865

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.2
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96.9K ratings
With a rating of 4.23, Second Foundation is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.01, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.23
This Book
4.01
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Second Foundation?

Second Foundation is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Classics, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Second Foundation worth reading?

Based on 96.9K reader ratings, Second Foundation has an average score of 4.23 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is Second Foundation?

Second Foundation has 256 pages.

Who wrote Second Foundation?

Second Foundation was written by Isaac Asimov. It was first published in 1953.

What is the ISBN for Second Foundation?

The ISBN-13 for Second Foundation is 9780553803730.0.

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