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512 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781407057026
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Random House UK
Publication date: 23 February 2010
Description
In 2019, humanity finally finds proof of extraterrestrial life when a listening post in Puerto Rico picks up exquisite singing from a planet that will come to be known as Rakhat. While United Nations diplomats endlessly debate a possible first con...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,307 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
reflective 61%
challenging 57%
adventurous 54%
sad 54%
mysterious 32%
tense 32%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 11%
funny 9%
informative 5%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 29% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 82% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Rape, Death, Sexual assaultModerate
Child death, Violence, CannibalismMinor
Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse512 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781407057026
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Random House UK
Publication date: 23 February 2010
Description
In 2019, humanity finally finds proof of extraterrestrial life when a listening post in Puerto Rico picks up exquisite singing from a planet that will come to be known as Rakhat. While United Nations diplomats endlessly debate a possible first con...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,307 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
reflective 61%
challenging 57%
adventurous 54%
sad 54%
mysterious 32%
tense 32%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 11%
funny 9%
informative 5%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 29% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 82% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Death, Sexual assaultModerate
Child death, Violence, CannibalismMinor
Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse