The Fountains of Paradise by Arthur C. Clarke

The Fountains of Paradise

Arthur C. Clarke with Chris Moore

256 pages first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous challenging medium-paced

Description

This Hugo and Nebula Award-winning novel is reissued in this trade paperback edition. Vannemar Morgan's dream of linking Earth with the stars requires a 24,000-mile-high space elevator. But first he must solve a million technical, political, and e...

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Community Reviews Summary of 708 reviews

Moods

adventurous 77%
inspiring 50%
hopeful 33%
reflective 33%
informative 27%
challenging 16%
dark 5%
emotional 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 15%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 63% | A mix: 26% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 88% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 64% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.78

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