The City and the Stars
by Arthur C. Clarke
The City and the Stars by Arthur C. Clarke holds a highly rated rating of 4.08 out of 5, based on 19K reader ratings. First published in 1956. The book spans 255 pages.
About The City and the Stars
Clarke's masterful evocation of the far future of humanity, considered his finest novel.Men had built cities before, but never such a city as Diaspar. For millennia its protective dome shut out the creeping decay and danger of the world outside. Once, it held powers that rule the stars.But then, as legend has it, the invaders came, driving humanity into this last refuge. It takes one man, a Unique, to break through Diaspar's stifling inertia, to smash the legend and discover the true nature of the Invaders.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Arthur C. Clarke |
| Published | 1956 |
| Pages | 255 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Classics, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 4.08 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 19,032 |
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What genre is The City and the Stars?
The City and the Stars is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Classics, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The City and the Stars worth reading?
Based on 19K reader ratings, The City and the Stars has an average score of 4.08 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The City and the Stars?
The City and the Stars has 255 pages.
Who wrote The City and the Stars?
The City and the Stars was written by Arthur C. Clarke. It was first published in 1956.
What is the ISBN for The City and the Stars?
The ISBN-13 for The City and the Stars is 9781857987640.0.
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