Childhood's End by Arthur C. Clarke

Childhood's End

Arthur C. Clarke

218 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction challenging reflective slow-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 68%
mysterious 60%
challenging 43%
adventurous 38%
dark 33%
sad 23%
emotional 15%
tense 12%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 8%
informative 6%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 37%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 81% | A mix: 17%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

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