320 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345316660
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"In science fiction there is only a handful of books that stretch the mind--and this is one of them."--Arthur C. Clarke In a moving story of sacrifice and triumph, human scientists establish a relationship with intelligent lifeforms--the cheela--...
Community Reviews Summary of 443 reviews
Moods
informative 52%
challenging 31%
mysterious 26%
inspiring 21%
lighthearted 15%
funny 10%
reflective 10%
dark 5%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
Pace
medium 36%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 94% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 35%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 94% | Yes: 5%Average rating
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320 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345316660
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"In science fiction there is only a handful of books that stretch the mind--and this is one of them."--Arthur C. Clarke In a moving story of sacrifice and triumph, human scientists establish a relationship with intelligent lifeforms--the cheela--...
Community Reviews Summary of 443 reviews
Moods
informative 52%
challenging 31%
mysterious 26%
inspiring 21%
lighthearted 15%
funny 10%
reflective 10%
dark 5%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
Pace
medium 36%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 94% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 35%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 94% | Yes: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.