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Contact: A Novel

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Fiction

by Carl Sagan

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4.50 (5.4K ratings)
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description 432 pages

Contact: A Novel by Carl Sagan holds a exceptional rating of 4.50 out of 5, based on 5.4K reader ratings. First published in 1985. The book spans 432 pages.

About Contact: A Novel

In December, 1999, a multinational team journeys out to the stars, to the most awesome encounter in human history. Who -- or what -- is out there?
In Cosmos, Carl Sagan explained the universe. In Contact, he predicts its future -- and our own.

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Author Carl Sagan
Published 1985
Pages 432
Kindle Price $13.99
Genres Fiction
Average Rating 4.50 / 5.00
Total Ratings 5,446

Reader Ratings & Analysis

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With a rating of 4.50, Contact: A Novel is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.47, it performs on par.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Contact: A Novel?

Contact: A Novel is categorized as Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.

Is Contact: A Novel worth reading?

Based on 5.4K reader ratings, Contact: A Novel has an average score of 4.50 out of 5.00, which is considered "Exceptional."

How many pages is Contact: A Novel?

Contact: A Novel has 432 pages.

Who wrote Contact: A Novel?

Contact: A Novel was written by Carl Sagan. It was first published in 1985.

What is the ISBN for Contact: A Novel?

The ISBN-13 for Contact: A Novel is 9788401462238.

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