lakingsdave's review against another edition
4.0
I think the movie actually better, which I rarely say.
lay_kone's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
lunazura's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
yurugu's review against another edition
challenging
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
kyuni's review against another edition
Tremenda chapa, la más bella y apasionante chapa que yo haya leído.
Ah, y un apunte rápido: Sagan no para de resaltar el doble de esfuerzo que tiene que hacer su personaje femenino principal para ser tomada en cuenta en una sociedad científica masculinizada y masculina. Qué ternura combativa.
Ah, y un apunte rápido: Sagan no para de resaltar el doble de esfuerzo que tiene que hacer su personaje femenino principal para ser tomada en cuenta en una sociedad científica masculinizada y masculina. Qué ternura combativa.
sillypunk's review against another edition
Such a good read! Aside from a tiny bit of dating technology wise, it's still relevant today: https://blogendorff.ghost.io/book-review-contact/
beelzebean's review against another edition
4.0
I listened to the audio version and found myself zoning out during some of more theological and philosophical parts, but overall, I really enjoyed this book. Especially the second half.
jbmorgan86's review against another edition
3.0
I read this alongside Sagan's Cosmos. It is interesting that the same themes show up in both his non-fiction and in this foray into fiction: wonder of the universe, belief in the possibility of extra terrestrial life, fear of mutual assured destruction, and desire for the world powers to work together.
Unfortunately, fiction is not Sagan's strong suit. While he mentions his love for science fiction many times in Cosmos, his novel doesn't compare. Sagan talks over the heads of his audience. Rather than a narrative full of suspense, Contact is a series of detailed cosmological lectures strung together. There are some good moments (such as Ellie's discussion with the religious figure), but this definitely is not a "great" novel. Go read Cosmos!
Unfortunately, fiction is not Sagan's strong suit. While he mentions his love for science fiction many times in Cosmos, his novel doesn't compare. Sagan talks over the heads of his audience. Rather than a narrative full of suspense, Contact is a series of detailed cosmological lectures strung together. There are some good moments (such as Ellie's discussion with the religious figure), but this definitely is not a "great" novel. Go read Cosmos!