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Rendezvous with Rama (Rama, #1)

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Science Fiction Fiction Classics

by Arthur C. Clarke

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4.06 (93.2K ratings)
calendar_today 1973
description 243 pages

Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke holds a highly rated rating of 4.06 out of 5, based on 93.2K reader ratings. First published in 1973. The book spans 243 pages.

About Rendezvous with Rama

At first, only a few things are known about the celestial object that astronomers dub Rama. It is huge, weighing more than ten trillion tons. And it is hurtling through the solar system at an inconceivable speed. Then a space probe confirms the unthinkable: Rama is no natural object. It is, incredibly, an interstellar spacecraft. Space explorers and planet-bound scientists alike prepare for mankind's first encounter with alien intelligence. It will kindle their wildest dreams... and fan their darkest fears. For no one knows who the Ramans are or why they have come. And now the moment of rendezvous awaits — just behind a Raman airlock door.

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Author Arthur C. Clarke
Published 1973
Pages 243
Genres Science Fiction, Fiction, Classics
Average Rating 4.06 / 5.00
Total Ratings 93,151

Reader Ratings & Analysis

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93.2K ratings
With a rating of 4.06, Rendezvous with Rama is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.01, it performs on par.

How It Compares

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Rendezvous with Rama?

Rendezvous with Rama is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Science Fiction.

Is Rendezvous with Rama worth reading?

Based on 93.2K reader ratings, Rendezvous with Rama has an average score of 4.06 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is Rendezvous with Rama?

Rendezvous with Rama has 243 pages.

Who wrote Rendezvous with Rama?

Rendezvous with Rama was written by Arthur C. Clarke. It was first published in 1973.

What is the ISBN for Rendezvous with Rama?

The ISBN-13 for Rendezvous with Rama is 9781857231590.0.

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