Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Death of parentMinor
Ableism, Misogyny, SexismCommunity Reviews
Summary of 3595 reviews
Moods
adventurous 60%
inspiring 54%
hopeful 45%
informative 43%
mysterious 41%
challenging 37%
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
384 pages | first published 1985
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ISBN/UID: 9781501197987
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gallery Books
Publication date: 26 February 2019
Description
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Cosmos and renowned astronomer Carl Sagan's international bestseller about the discovery of an advanced civilization in the depths of space remains the "greatest adventure of all time" (Associated Press). The f...Book Information
384 pages | first published 1985
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ISBN/UID: 9781501197987
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gallery Books
Publication date: 26 February 2019
Description
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Cosmos and renowned astronomer Carl Sagan's international bestseller about the discovery of an advanced civilization in the depths of space remains the "greatest adventure of all time" (Associated Press). The f...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Death of parentMinor
Ableism, Misogyny, SexismCommunity Reviews
Summary of 3595 reviews
Moods
adventurous 60%
inspiring 54%
hopeful 45%
informative 43%
mysterious 41%
challenging 37%
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