The Black Cloud by Fred Hoyle

The Black Cloud

Fred Hoyle

219 pages first pub 1957 (editions) user-added

fiction classics science fiction informative medium-paced
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Description

A cloud of gas, of which there are a vast number in the Universe, approaches the solar system on a course that is predicted to bring it between the Sun and the Earth, shutting off the Sun's rays, causing incalculable changes on our planet.The effe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 306 reviews

Moods

mysterious 73%
informative 50%
reflective 42%
tense 42%
challenging 38%
adventurous 30%
dark 26%
inspiring 15%
hopeful 11%
emotional 7%
sad 7%
funny 3%

Pace

fast 37%
medium 37%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 82% | A mix: 17%

Strong character development?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 12%

Average rating

3.64

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