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352 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
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Language: English
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"In science fiction there is only a handful of books that stretch the mind--and this is one of them."--Arthur C. Clarke In a moving story of sacrifice and triumph, human scientists establish a relationship with intelligent lifeforms--the cheela--...
Community Reviews Summary of 557 reviews
Moods
adventurous 53%
challenging 34%
mysterious 23%
inspiring 19%
lighthearted 19%
hopeful 15%
reflective 15%
funny 7%
dark 3%
emotional 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 88% | Character: 3% | A mix: 3% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 4%Average rating
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352 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"In science fiction there is only a handful of books that stretch the mind--and this is one of them."--Arthur C. Clarke In a moving story of sacrifice and triumph, human scientists establish a relationship with intelligent lifeforms--the cheela--...
Community Reviews Summary of 557 reviews
Moods
adventurous 53%
challenging 34%
mysterious 23%
inspiring 19%
lighthearted 19%
hopeful 15%
reflective 15%
funny 7%
dark 3%
emotional 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 88% | Character: 3% | A mix: 3% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 4%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.