Childhood's End by Arthur C. Clarke

Childhood's End

Arthur C. Clarke

208 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

In the near future, enormous silver spaceships appear without warning over mankind’s largest cities. They belong to the Overlords, an alien race far superior to humanity in technological development. Their purpose is to dominate Earth. Their deman...

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Moods

reflective 68%
mysterious 62%
challenging 40%
adventurous 39%
dark 33%
sad 25%
emotional 16%
tense 12%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 8%
informative 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 35%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 81% | A mix: 16% | Character: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.92

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