Childhood's End by Arthur C. Clarke

Childhood's End

Arthur C. Clarke with Greg Wagland (Narrator)

8 hours, 7 minutes first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Childhood's End is ideal for readers who enjoy contemplative science fiction that explores the hidden costs of utopian ideals and the unforeseen consequences of humanity's evolution under enigmatic guidance.

Description

In the near future, enormous silver spaceships appear without warning over mankind’s largest cities. They belong to the Overlords, an alien race far superior to humanity in technological development. Their purpose is to dominate Earth. Their deman...

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Community Reviews

3.95
based on 11,885 reviews

Moods

reflective: 70%

mysterious: 69%

adventurous: 40%

challenging: 32%

dark: 28%

sad: 23%

emotional: 17%

tense: 13%

inspiring: 10%

hopeful: 7%

informative: 4%

funny: 1%


Pace

16% of readers chose fast
57% of readers chose medium
25% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

82% of readers chose Plot
15% of readers chose A mix
1% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

10% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
61% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

15% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
49% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
41% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

9% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
67% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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