The Black Cloud by Fred Hoyle

The Black Cloud

Fred Hoyle

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 1957 (editions)

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Description

Richard Dawkins Recommends this science-fiction classic, in which an immense cloud of gas enters the solar system, blocks the sun, and threatens to wipe out most of life on Earth. In Britain, a team of scientists gathers at a secret location to de...

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Community Reviews Summary of 234 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
informative 46%
reflective 46%
tense 46%
adventurous 33%
dark 26%
challenging 20%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 13%
emotional 6%
sad 6%

Pace

slow 40%
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

3.69

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