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Rendezvous with Rama

Arthur C. Clarke
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Rendezvous with Rama

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1973

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Arthur C. Clarke's Rendezvous with Rama captivates readers with its imaginative depiction of an alien spacecraft and the meticulous world-building that unfolds throughout the narrative. Positive reviews often highlight Clarke's scientific rigor and the novel's sense of wonder. However, some criticize the characterization as flat and the plot as slow-paced.

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Who Should Read Rendezvous with Rama?

A reader who enjoys Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke is likely an aficionado of hard science fiction that emphasizes an intricate exploration of alien technology and space travel. Fans of 2001: A Space Odyssey and Ringworld will find its detailed world-building and speculative concepts especially compelling.

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Reading Age

15+years

Book Details

Genre
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
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