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502 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812505665
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 15 November 1989
Description
The 21st century was on the brink of nuclear confrontation when the 300 kilometer-long stone flashed out of nothingness and into Earth's orbit. NASA, NATO, and the UN sent explorers to the asteroid's surface...and discovered marvels and mysteries ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,018 reviews
Moods
challenging 53%
mysterious 53%
reflective 33%
tense 26%
dark 20%
informative 13%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 78% | A mix: 21%Strong character development?
No: 58% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 69% | No: 30%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 69% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
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502 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812505665
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 15 November 1989
Description
The 21st century was on the brink of nuclear confrontation when the 300 kilometer-long stone flashed out of nothingness and into Earth's orbit. NASA, NATO, and the UN sent explorers to the asteroid's surface...and discovered marvels and mysteries ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,018 reviews
Moods
challenging 53%
mysterious 53%
reflective 33%
tense 26%
dark 20%
informative 13%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 78% | A mix: 21%Strong character development?
No: 58% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 69% | No: 30%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 69% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.