Contact by Carl Sagan

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Carl Sagan with Laurel Lefkow (Narrator)

14 hours, 45 minutes • first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction science fiction challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Cosmos and renowned astronomer Carl Sagan's international bestseller about the discovery of an advanced civilization in the depths of space remains the "greatest adventure of all time" (Associated Press). The f...

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Moods

reflective 70%
adventurous 60%
inspiring 55%
hopeful 46%
informative 43%
mysterious 41%
challenging 36%
emotional 25%
tense 5%
funny 4%
relaxing 3%
sad 2%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 43%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 36% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 35% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.04

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