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275 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780020430315
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Macmillan (Collier Books)
Publication date: 01 February 1970
Description
Three civilizations from different planets in widely varying stages of development clash in what could be either a mutually disastrous or beneficial encounter.
Community Reviews Summary of 484 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
emotional 39%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 30%
mysterious 26%
lighthearted 13%
sad 8%
challenging 4%
dark 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 23% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Colonisation, XenophobiaModerate
Kidnapping, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attemptMinor
Gaslighting, Deportation275 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780020430315
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Macmillan (Collier Books)
Publication date: 01 February 1970
Description
Three civilizations from different planets in widely varying stages of development clash in what could be either a mutually disastrous or beneficial encounter.
Community Reviews Summary of 484 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
emotional 39%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 30%
mysterious 26%
lighthearted 13%
sad 8%
challenging 4%
dark 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 23% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Colonisation, XenophobiaModerate
Kidnapping, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attemptMinor
Gaslighting, Deportation