The Fountains of Paradise by Arthur C. Clarke

The Fountains of Paradise

Arthur C. Clarke

352 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 694 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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