200 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
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A 1959 classic 'hard' science-fiction novel by renowned Cambridge astronomer and cosmologist Fred Hoyle. Tracks the progress of a giant black cloud that comes towards Earth and sits in front of the sun, causing widespread panic and death. A select...
Community Reviews Summary of 222 reviews
Moods
informative 50%
tense 50%
reflective 41%
adventurous 25%
dark 16%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
challenging 8%
emotional 8%
sad 8%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 77% | A mix: 22%Strong character development?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 30%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 10%Average rating
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200 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A 1959 classic 'hard' science-fiction novel by renowned Cambridge astronomer and cosmologist Fred Hoyle. Tracks the progress of a giant black cloud that comes towards Earth and sits in front of the sun, causing widespread panic and death. A select...
Community Reviews Summary of 222 reviews
Moods
informative 50%
tense 50%
reflective 41%
adventurous 25%
dark 16%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
challenging 8%
emotional 8%
sad 8%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 77% | A mix: 22%Strong character development?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 30%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
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