352 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345435293
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"In science fiction there is only a handful of books that stretch the mind--and this is one of them."--Arthur C. Clarke In a moving story of sacrifice and triumph, human scientists establish a relationship with intelligent lifeforms--the cheela--...
Community Reviews Summary of 372 reviews
Moods
informative 42%
challenging 35%
mysterious 35%
inspiring 21%
funny 14%
lighthearted 14%
dark 7%
reflective 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 100%Strong character development?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 31%Loveable characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 92% | Yes: 7%Average rating
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352 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345435293
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"In science fiction there is only a handful of books that stretch the mind--and this is one of them."--Arthur C. Clarke In a moving story of sacrifice and triumph, human scientists establish a relationship with intelligent lifeforms--the cheela--...
Community Reviews Summary of 372 reviews
Moods
informative 42%
challenging 35%
mysterious 35%
inspiring 21%
funny 14%
lighthearted 14%
dark 7%
reflective 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 100%Strong character development?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 31%Loveable characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 92% | 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.