416 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780356518848
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 01 September 1985
Description
At first it seemed impossible - a radio signal that came not from Earth but from far beyond the nearest stars. But then the signal was translated, and what had been impossible became terrifying. For the signal contains the information to build a M...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,004 reviews
Moods
adventurous 60%
inspiring 56%
hopeful 46%
informative 44%
mysterious 43%
challenging 37%
emotional 23%
tense 5%
sad 4%
funny 3%
relaxing 2%
dark 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Plot: 34% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Death, GoreModerate
Death of parentMinor
Ableism, Misogyny, Sexism
416 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780356518848
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 01 September 1985
Description
At first it seemed impossible - a radio signal that came not from Earth but from far beyond the nearest stars. But then the signal was translated, and what had been impossible became terrifying. For the signal contains the information to build a M...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,004 reviews
Moods
adventurous 60%
inspiring 56%
hopeful 46%
informative 44%
mysterious 43%
challenging 37%
emotional 23%
tense 5%
sad 4%
funny 3%
relaxing 2%
dark 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Plot: 34% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Death, GoreModerate
Death of parentMinor
Ableism, Misogyny, Sexism