Childhood's End by Arthur C. Clarke

Childhood's End

Arthur C. Clarke

189 pages • first pub 1953 (editions) user-added

fiction classics science fiction mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

In the near future, enormous silver spaceships appear without warning over mankind’s largest cities. They belong to the Overlords, an alien race far superior to humanity in technological development. Their purpose is to dominate Earth. Their deman...

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Moods

reflective 69%
mysterious 63%
adventurous 39%
challenging 37%
dark 31%
sad 24%
emotional 16%
tense 13%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 8%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 34%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 81% | A mix: 17% | Character: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.92

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