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252 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781857236644
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 19 July 1990
Description
The classic science fiction novel that captures and expands on the vision of Stanley Kubrick's immortal film—and changed the way we look at the stars and ourselves.From the savannas of Africa at the dawn of mankind to the rings of Saturn as man ve...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,801 reviews
Moods
mysterious 72%
reflective 43%
tense 36%
challenging 31%
dark 18%
inspiring 16%
informative 11%
hopeful 9%
emotional 7%
sad 2%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 76% | A mix: 18% | Character: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Murder, Sexism, DeathMinor
Misogyny, Violence, Abandonment252 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781857236644
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 19 July 1990
Description
The classic science fiction novel that captures and expands on the vision of Stanley Kubrick's immortal film—and changed the way we look at the stars and ourselves.From the savannas of Africa at the dawn of mankind to the rings of Saturn as man ve...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,801 reviews
Moods
mysterious 72%
reflective 43%
tense 36%
challenging 31%
dark 18%
inspiring 16%
informative 11%
hopeful 9%
emotional 7%
sad 2%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 76% | A mix: 18% | Character: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Murder, Sexism, DeathMinor
Misogyny, Violence, Abandonment