352 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
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"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 360 reviews
Moods
mysterious 45%
challenging 36%
informative 36%
inspiring 27%
funny 18%
lighthearted 18%
dark 9%
reflective 9%
relaxing 9%
sad 9%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 100%Strong character development?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 30%Loveable characters?
No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 90% | Yes: 9%Average rating
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352 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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 360 reviews
Moods
mysterious 45%
challenging 36%
informative 36%
inspiring 27%
funny 18%
lighthearted 18%
dark 9%
reflective 9%
relaxing 9%
sad 9%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 100%Strong character development?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 30%Loveable characters?
No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 90% | Yes: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
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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.