288 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780751573756
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 28 April 1968
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 9,443 reviews
Moods
mysterious 70%
reflective 41%
tense 35%
challenging 32%
dark 17%
inspiring 15%
informative 12%
hopeful 7%
emotional 6%
sad 2%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 76% | A mix: 17% | Character: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Moderate
Murder, Death, SexismMinor
Violence, Drug use, Misogyny
288 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780751573756
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 28 April 1968
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 9,443 reviews
Moods
mysterious 70%
reflective 41%
tense 35%
challenging 32%
dark 17%
inspiring 15%
informative 12%
hopeful 7%
emotional 6%
sad 2%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 76% | A mix: 17% | Character: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Murder, Death, SexismMinor
Violence, Drug use, Misogyny