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Carl Sagan

430 pages • first pub 1985 (editions) user-added

fiction science fiction adventurous inspiring reflective slow-paced

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The future is here…in an adventure of cosmic dimension. When a signal is discovered that seems to come from far beyond our solar system, a multinational team of scientists decides to find the source. What follows is an eye-opening journey out to t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,570 reviews

Moods

reflective 74%
adventurous 59%
inspiring 55%
mysterious 44%
hopeful 43%
informative 43%
challenging 41%
emotional 25%
sad 5%
tense 5%
relaxing 3%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 49%
medium 44%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 32% | Character: 7% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.05

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