The Abyss
by Orson Scott Card, James Francis Cameron
The Abyss by Orson Scott Card, James Francis Cameron holds a highly rated rating of 4.06 out of 5, based on 16.3K reader ratings. First published in 1989. The book spans 363 pages.
About The Abyss
Librarian's note: There are Alternate Cover Editions for this edition of this book here and here.From the author of "Speaker's for the Dead", and "Seventh Son", this science fiction thriller is set in the Caribbean where a US submarine is mysteriously attacked. Foul play by the Soviets is suspected, and the world draws close to nuclear war. But the answer has nothing to do with human deeds.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Orson Scott Card, James Francis Cameron |
| Published | 1989 |
| Pages | 363 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Horror, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 4.06 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 16,318 |
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What genre is The Abyss?
The Abyss is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Horror. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Abyss worth reading?
Based on 16.3K reader ratings, The Abyss has an average score of 4.06 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Abyss?
The Abyss has 363 pages.
Who wrote The Abyss?
The Abyss was written by Orson Scott Card, James Francis Cameron. It was first published in 1989.
What is the ISBN for The Abyss?
The ISBN-13 for The Abyss is 9780099690600.0.
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