Earthlight by Arthur C. Clarke

Earthlight

Arthur C. Clarke

155 pages first pub 1955 (editions)

fiction science fiction challenging informative slow-paced

Description

TIME WAS RUNNING OUTSadler knew that the discovery of heavy metals on the Moon could lead to a devastating war between Earth and the younger colonies of Mars and Venus. And someone in the quiet, respectable group of scientists on the Moon—someone ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 137 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
tense 75%
mysterious 37%
informative 25%
reflective 25%
dark 12%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
sad 12%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 33%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 42%

Strong character development?

No: 85% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | N/A: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 85% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

3.57

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