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199 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0151403600
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 01 January 1984
Description
The book incorporates a "message from space" theme. It is a densely philosophical first contact story about an effort by scientists to decode, translate, and understand an extraterrestrial transmission. The novel critically approaches humanity's i...
Community Reviews Summary of 276 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
mysterious 44%
dark 22%
informative 16%
adventurous 11%
inspiring 11%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
sad 5%
Pace
medium 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | Plot: 26% | N/A: 13% | A mix: 6%Strong character development?
No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 15%Average rating
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199 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0151403600
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 01 January 1984
Description
The book incorporates a "message from space" theme. It is a densely philosophical first contact story about an effort by scientists to decode, translate, and understand an extraterrestrial transmission. The novel critically approaches humanity's i...
Community Reviews Summary of 276 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
mysterious 44%
dark 22%
informative 16%
adventurous 11%
inspiring 11%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
sad 5%
Pace
medium 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | Plot: 26% | N/A: 13% | A mix: 6%Strong character development?
No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 15%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.