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billymac1962's review against another edition
5.0
When this first came out I thought, oh no, not a sequel! Leave well enough alone! Well, what a treat this one was. More Rama, and even creepier than the original.
drkeith's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Could have been reduced by at least a third.
yates9's review against another edition
4.0
The book is a different category of sci-fi from its first in this series. Here the authors are interested in the characters and their schemes, the pressure from the press, religion, military etc..
in a sense thjs is less original narrative, but in many others a new kind of sci-fi takes hold that is well suited for filming.
We are left at the end with many questions left unanswered, but also some amazing insights. The long beginning which is all background for the characters could be condensed but is useful reference for the politics of what emerges later.
I enjoy seeing how two authors collaborate on a novel like this, and it is fresh to actually be able to recognise their voices so clearly.
in a sense thjs is less original narrative, but in many others a new kind of sci-fi takes hold that is well suited for filming.
We are left at the end with many questions left unanswered, but also some amazing insights. The long beginning which is all background for the characters could be condensed but is useful reference for the politics of what emerges later.
I enjoy seeing how two authors collaborate on a novel like this, and it is fresh to actually be able to recognise their voices so clearly.
davidfosco's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
The great mysterious of RAMA only expand in this second installment keeping you on the edge of your seat.
jodque's review
adventurous
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
artlyon's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Front loaded with characterization that winds up being mostly a waste of time, but once it gets going it's very engaging.
kidclamp's review against another edition
4.0
Having re-read Rendezvous w / Rama last year on a cross country plane flight, this seemed the logical book for this year's cross country flight (and funnily enough, the man in front of me was reading Rendezvous)
When the second Rama craft shows up, Earth is better prepared. Assembling a crew to study the ship, the science is jeopardized when corporate interests are added to the mix and intrigue and murder join the crew aboard the craft. Nicole DesJardin struggles to solve the mysteries of the crew, as well as discover the key to her strange visions and prophecy of destiny with the ship.
This is a much heftier tome than the first, but I appreciate the added viewpoints and characterization that come with the addition of Gentry Lee to the writing. The Clarke books I have read recently are great, and while I never thought of them as lacking depth, Clarke does move very quickly. Lee's slower pace suits the book well and I am looking forward to reading the next in the series.
When the second Rama craft shows up, Earth is better prepared. Assembling a crew to study the ship, the science is jeopardized when corporate interests are added to the mix and intrigue and murder join the crew aboard the craft. Nicole DesJardin struggles to solve the mysteries of the crew, as well as discover the key to her strange visions and prophecy of destiny with the ship.
This is a much heftier tome than the first, but I appreciate the added viewpoints and characterization that come with the addition of Gentry Lee to the writing. The Clarke books I have read recently are great, and while I never thought of them as lacking depth, Clarke does move very quickly. Lee's slower pace suits the book well and I am looking forward to reading the next in the series.