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226 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451118646
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Signet
Publication date: 28 April 1968
Description
It has been forty years since the publication of this classic science fiction novel that changed the way we look at the stars and ourselves. From the savannas of Africa at the dawn of mankind to the rings of Saturn as man adventures to the outer r...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,741 reviews
Moods
mysterious 72%
reflective 43%
tense 35%
challenging 31%
dark 19%
inspiring 16%
informative 11%
hopeful 9%
emotional 7%
sad 2%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 76% | A mix: 18% | Character: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Murder, Death, SexismMinor
Misogyny, Violence, Abandonment226 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451118646
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Signet
Publication date: 28 April 1968
Description
It has been forty years since the publication of this classic science fiction novel that changed the way we look at the stars and ourselves. From the savannas of Africa at the dawn of mankind to the rings of Saturn as man adventures to the outer r...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,741 reviews
Moods
mysterious 72%
reflective 43%
tense 35%
challenging 31%
dark 19%
inspiring 16%
informative 11%
hopeful 9%
emotional 7%
sad 2%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 76% | A mix: 18% | Character: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Murder, Death, SexismMinor
Misogyny, Violence, Abandonment