297 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451457998
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: ROC
Publication date: 12 September 2000
Description
The classic science fiction novel that captures and expands on the vision of Stanley Kubrick's immortal film—and changed the way we look at the stars and ourselves.From the savannas of Africa at the dawn of mankind to the rings of Saturn as man ve...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,085 reviews
Moods
mysterious 68%
reflective 39%
tense 38%
challenging 33%
dark 16%
inspiring 13%
informative 11%
hopeful 7%
emotional 5%
sad 2%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 77% | A mix: 16% | Character: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
SexismMinor
Death, Murder, Violence
297 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451457998
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: ROC
Publication date: 12 September 2000
Description
The classic science fiction novel that captures and expands on the vision of Stanley Kubrick's immortal film—and changed the way we look at the stars and ourselves.From the savannas of Africa at the dawn of mankind to the rings of Saturn as man ve...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,085 reviews
Moods
mysterious 68%
reflective 39%
tense 38%
challenging 33%
dark 16%
inspiring 13%
informative 11%
hopeful 7%
emotional 5%
sad 2%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 77% | A mix: 16% | Character: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
SexismMinor
Death, Murder, Violence