225 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141196404
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 02 September 2010
Description
A 1959 classic 'hard' science-fiction novel by renowned Cambridge astronomer and cosmologist Fred Hoyle. Tracks the progress of a giant black cloud that comes towards Earth and sits in front of the sun, causing widespread panic and death. A select...
Community Reviews Summary of 236 reviews
Moods
informative 46%
reflective 46%
tense 46%
adventurous 33%
dark 26%
challenging 20%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 13%
emotional 6%
sad 6%
Pace
fast 33%
medium 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 38% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 7%Average rating
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225 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141196404
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 02 September 2010
Description
A 1959 classic 'hard' science-fiction novel by renowned Cambridge astronomer and cosmologist Fred Hoyle. Tracks the progress of a giant black cloud that comes towards Earth and sits in front of the sun, causing widespread panic and death. A select...
Community Reviews Summary of 236 reviews
Moods
informative 46%
reflective 46%
tense 46%
adventurous 33%
dark 26%
challenging 20%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 13%
emotional 6%
sad 6%
Pace
fast 33%
medium 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 38% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 7%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.