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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I decided to read this book after loving the movie. They are both great in different ways. As expected, a book written by a science educator really gets down into the minute details of the science behind the science fiction, but does so in a digestible, smart way. Some sections verged on an information overload, but the concise writing and the pacing made it more interesting than grueling.
The story and the characters are fantastic and no less interesting having watched the movie. I do wish the book had more of the emotional backbone and point of view regarding sexism that the movie had, but the book made up for it by having a better ending.
Contact has to be one of the all time great science fiction novels.
The story and the characters are fantastic and no less interesting having watched the movie. I do wish the book had more of the emotional backbone and point of view regarding sexism that the movie had, but the book made up for it by having a better ending.
Contact has to be one of the all time great science fiction novels.
I have… such conflicting feelings about this book. The first 350 pages were not great. I almost put it down, but I wanted to finish it for Sagan’s sake. The last 70 pages were emotionally moving and I loved them. The whole book was about faith. The main character required evidence for a higher power. She refused to accept priests who thought there was something higher. At the end of the book she experienced something almost supernatural, without almost any evidence afterwards. This time, her and the priest’s roles were reversed. I thought it was to teach some acceptance to those who have faith. But instead, at the end of the book, the main character finds some symbols in pi that prove the universe had a deliberate creator. It aligns with what Carl Sagan was looking for, he claimed to be working to find proof of a creator, but never could. So in essence, the end of the book sees his dream come true. All in all…. 3/5.
I really admire Carl Sagan’s optimism about humanity. Unfortunately I am personally somewhat of a hardened skeptic and I find myself unable to let myself believe like he did.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
challenging
emotional
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book conveys the awe and love I feel for the universe and our place in the stars. It also contains a lot of very interesting science in its sci fi, which makes it right up my alley. My only complaint (and it is minor) is that parts of the book drag a bit in the middle, but overall this book really captures the mind and imagination.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
If you dig astronomy or math and are curious about the universe this book is for you! Just as good if not bette than the movie. If you don’t like somewhat tedious science, math, physics or astronomy this one’s not for you.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Too much information, too little getting to know the characters for my liking.
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No