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288 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780613069496
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 01 November 1990
Description
During the twenty-second century, a space probe's investigation of a mysterious, cylindrical asteroid brings man into contact with an extra-galactic civilization.
Community Reviews Summary of 7,331 reviews
Moods
mysterious 83%
tense 31%
reflective 24%
inspiring 19%
informative 14%
hopeful 11%
challenging 9%
dark 3%
lighthearted 3%
funny 2%
emotional 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 87% | A mix: 7% | Character: 2% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Infidelity, MisogynyModerate
Panic attacks/disorders, Animal death, RacismMinor
Sexual content, Medical content, Colonisation288 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780613069496
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 01 November 1990
Description
During the twenty-second century, a space probe's investigation of a mysterious, cylindrical asteroid brings man into contact with an extra-galactic civilization.
Community Reviews Summary of 7,331 reviews
Moods
mysterious 83%
tense 31%
reflective 24%
inspiring 19%
informative 14%
hopeful 11%
challenging 9%
dark 3%
lighthearted 3%
funny 2%
emotional 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 87% | A mix: 7% | Character: 2% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Infidelity, MisogynyModerate
Panic attacks/disorders, Animal death, RacismMinor
Sexual content, Medical content, Colonisation