6 hours, 42 minutes • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781469233956
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Publication date: 29 April 2008
Description
It has been more than forty years since the publication of this classic science fiction novel that 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 adventures to t...
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
6 hours, 42 minutes • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781469233956
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Publication date: 29 April 2008
Description
It has been more than forty years since the publication of this classic science fiction novel that 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 adventures to t...
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