512 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781407057026
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Random House UK
Publication date: 23 February 2010
Description
In 2019, humanity finally finds proof of extraterrestrial life when a listening post in Puerto Rico picks up exquisite singing from a planet that will come to be known as Rakhat. While United Nations diplomats endlessly debate a possible first con...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,778 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
challenging 59%
reflective 59%
adventurous 53%
sad 53%
tense 31%
mysterious 28%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 12%
funny 10%
informative 5%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 30% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Death, Child deathModerate
Cannibalism, Violence
512 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781407057026
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Random House UK
Publication date: 23 February 2010
Description
In 2019, humanity finally finds proof of extraterrestrial life when a listening post in Puerto Rico picks up exquisite singing from a planet that will come to be known as Rakhat. While United Nations diplomats endlessly debate a possible first con...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,778 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
challenging 59%
reflective 59%
adventurous 53%
sad 53%
tense 31%
mysterious 28%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 12%
funny 10%
informative 5%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 30% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Death, Child deathModerate
Cannibalism, Violence