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419 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006482277
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Voyager
Publication date: 19 August 1996
Description
Two hundred years ago, humans made a stunning discovery in the far reaches of the solar system: a huge statue of an alien creature, with an inscription that defied all efforts at translation. Now, as faster-than-light drive opens the stars to expl...
Community Reviews Summary of 590 reviews
Moods
mysterious 57%
tense 21%
challenging 14%
dark 14%
emotional 7%
sad 7%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 72% | A mix: 27%Strong character development?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
DeathMinor
Racism, Sexism
419 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006482277
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Voyager
Publication date: 19 August 1996
Description
Two hundred years ago, humans made a stunning discovery in the far reaches of the solar system: a huge statue of an alien creature, with an inscription that defied all efforts at translation. Now, as faster-than-light drive opens the stars to expl...
Community Reviews Summary of 590 reviews
Moods
mysterious 57%
tense 21%
challenging 14%
dark 14%
emotional 7%
sad 7%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 72% | A mix: 27%Strong character development?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
DeathMinor
Racism, Sexism