431 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0099469502
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd.
Publication date: 01 January 1999
Description
At first it seemed impossible - a radio signal that came not from Earth but from far beyond the nearest stars. But then the signal was translated, and what had been impossible became terrifying. For the signal contains the information to build a M...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,622 reviews
Moods
adventurous 60%
inspiring 55%
hopeful 46%
informative 43%
mysterious 41%
challenging 36%
emotional 25%
tense 5%
funny 4%
relaxing 3%
sad 2%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 36% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 68% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 35% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Death of parentMinor
Ableism, Misogyny, Sexism431 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0099469502
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd.
Publication date: 01 January 1999
Description
At first it seemed impossible - a radio signal that came not from Earth but from far beyond the nearest stars. But then the signal was translated, and what had been impossible became terrifying. For the signal contains the information to build a M...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,622 reviews
Moods
adventurous 60%
inspiring 55%
hopeful 46%
informative 43%
mysterious 41%
challenging 36%
emotional 25%
tense 5%
funny 4%
relaxing 3%
sad 2%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 36% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 68% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 35% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Death of parentMinor
Ableism, Misogyny, Sexism