Contact by Carl Sagan

580 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous inspiring reflective slow-paced
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At first it seemed impossible - a radio signal that came not from Earth but from far beyond the nearest stars. But then the signal was translated, and what had been impossible became terrifying. For the signal contains the information to build a M...

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Moods

reflective 71%
adventurous 60%
inspiring 54%
hopeful 46%
mysterious 44%
informative 42%
challenging 39%
emotional 25%
tense 6%
sad 4%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 49%
medium 44%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 32% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 74% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.05

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