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Science Fiction· United Kingdom

Rendezvous with Rama

by Arthur C. Clarke
Aggregate Editorial Score58/100
★Hugo Award
Published 1974256 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Arthur C. Clarke's Rendezvous with Rama (1974) stands as one of the most significant works of science fiction of its era. A vast, cylindrical alien spaceship enters the solar system, and human explorers must investigate its purpose before it disappears into the void. Clarke's Hugo and Nebula Award winner is a classic of hard science fiction—cool, precise, and imbued with a sense of wonder at the incomprehensible scale of the universe. Themes of alien contact, exploration, mystery run through the work. The book has received recognition from Hugo Award 1974.

Book Details

AuthorArthur C. Clarke
Published1974
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages256
Category🚀 Science Fiction
ISBN9780345337764
Editorial Score58/100
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Awards & Recognition

Hugo Award
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rendezvous with Rama about?

A vast, cylindrical alien spaceship enters the solar system, and human explorers must investigate its purpose before it disappears into the void. Clarke's Hugo and Nebula Award winner is a classic of hard science fiction—cool, precise, and imbued with a sense of wonder at the incomprehensible scale of the universe.

Who wrote Rendezvous with Rama?

Rendezvous with Rama was written by Arthur C. Clarke, from United Kingdom. First published in 1974.

What awards has Rendezvous with Rama won?

Rendezvous with Rama has received the following awards and honours: Hugo Award 1974.

Is Rendezvous with Rama worth reading?

Rendezvous with Rama is a notable work that has earned critical attention, with an aggregate editorial score of 42/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in alien contact, exploration, mystery.

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What category is Rendezvous with Rama?

Rendezvous with Rama is classified as Science Fiction. Speculative fiction exploring technology, space, the future, and society.

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