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14 hours, 45 minutes • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781442353817
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Simon Schuster Audio
Publication date: 21 February 2012
Description
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Cosmos and renowned astronomer Carl Sagan's international bestseller about the discovery of an advanced civilization in the depths of space remains the "greatest adventure of all time" (Associated Press). The f...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,914 reviews
Moods
adventurous 60%
inspiring 53%
hopeful 46%
mysterious 44%
informative 42%
challenging 39%
emotional 25%
tense 6%
sad 4%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 32% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 73% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Fire/Fire injury, SexismModerate
Death of parent, Death, DementiaMinor
Misogyny, Religious bigotry, Ableism
14 hours, 45 minutes • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781442353817
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Simon Schuster Audio
Publication date: 21 February 2012
Description
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Cosmos and renowned astronomer Carl Sagan's international bestseller about the discovery of an advanced civilization in the depths of space remains the "greatest adventure of all time" (Associated Press). The f...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,914 reviews
Moods
adventurous 60%
inspiring 53%
hopeful 46%
mysterious 44%
informative 42%
challenging 39%
emotional 25%
tense 6%
sad 4%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 32% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 73% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Fire/Fire injury, SexismModerate
Death of parent, Death, DementiaMinor
Misogyny, Religious bigotry, Ableism