Rendezvous with Rama
Rendezvous with Rama
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1973
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Rendezvous with Rama, a mysterious cylindrical alien vessel named Rama enters Earth's solar system in 2131, prompting a manned mission aboard the Endeavor to explore it. Led by Commander Bill Norton, the crew discovers an internal environment with breathable air, cities, and strange biot creatures. As they investigate, a series of extraordinary events unfolds, raising questions about the ship's origin and purpose.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
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.
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.
RecommendedReading Age
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