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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.914
EAN: 9780553287899
ISBN: 0553287893
Label: Spectra
Manufacturer: Spectra
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 288
Publication Date: December 01, 1990
Publisher: Spectra
Release Date: November 01, 1990
Studio: Spectra
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Editorial Review:
An all-time science fiction classic, Rendezvous with Rama is also one of Clarke's best novels--it won the Campbell, Hugo, Jupiter, and Nebula Awards. A huge, mysterious, cylindrical object appears in space, swooping in toward the sun. The citizens of the solar system send a ship to investigate before the enigmatic craft, called Rama, disappears. The astronauts given the task of exploring the hollow cylindrical ship are able to decipher some, but definitely not all, of the extraterrestrial vehicle's puzzles. From the ubiquitous trilateral symmetry of its structures to its cylindrical sea and machine-island, Rama's secrets are strange evidence of an advanced civilization. But who, and where, are the Ramans, and what do they want with humans? Perhaps the answer lies with the busily working biots, or the sealed-off buildings, or the inaccessible "southern" half of the enormous cylinder. Rama's unsolved mysteries are tantalizing indeed. Rendezvous with Rama is fast moving, fascinating, and a must-read for science fiction fans. Clarke collaborated with Gentry Lee in writing several Rama sequels, beginning with Rama II.
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 inconceivable speed. Then a space probe confirms the unthinkable: Rama is no natural object. It is, incredible, 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.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Awesome for 1970s, but not that great today
PROS: Original concept, eye opening ideas, and clear writing. The ending is outstanding.
CONS: I'm sure the pace of the novel was exciting and swift for the 1970s, but today it feels sluggish and slow. I found myself skimming parts in anticipation of the point of the scene.
CONCLUSION: This book won the Hugo and the Nebula award for good reason. For its time, it was the best scifi book around. Today it's still a good read, but there are more entertaining books out there. ... Read More
Rating:  - What could it be?
This is an enjoyable & quick read. I don't read a lot of science fiction but I thought I would try something different. This is a classic of scifi & I can see why. I think this would make a great movie. I don't want to give away any of the plot but I will say it starts off with a strange object heading into our solar system - something that has been traveling for millions of years - page by page some of the mysteries are slowly revealed.
Even though this book is now 35 ... Read More
Rating:  - It would make a great movie!
Others have said just about everything about this novel, so I'll just add that it would make a wonderful movie. Now that digital technology is up to re-creating the worlds of Tolkien and CS Lewis, just imagine what a great job they could do with this scenario: a team of explorers discovering a huge, mysterious artificial world... experiencing its oceans in the sky, giant electrical lightning makers, hurricanes, weird landscapes beyond comprehension.... why, it would be FANTASTIC!!
Screen ... Read More
Rating: - A Little Disappointing
I'm not a hardcore sci-fi reader, but I do enjoy the genre. I'm currently making an effort to read some of the older sci-fi classics that I probably should have read when I was much younger. RENDEZVOUS WITH RAMA is one of those novels, and I must admit some disappointment with this book.
As another reviewer pointed out, Clarke is not particularly interested in plot or characterization. Instead, he is interested in describing (in a rather detailed, grandiose manner) an alien world that humanity ... Read More
Rating: - A fun book
Okay, so after a long affair with fantasy lit, I decided to branch out into SF. Since I'd read the Foundation series and Starship Troopers back in the day, I decided to introduce myself to the one member of the holy trinity of Science Fiction I hadn't read yet, Clarke. Based on reviews here I thought Rama might be my speed so I ordered the cheapest used copy and prepared myself for.... I don't know.... a genius who would overwhelm me with his vastly superior intelligence? I guess I'd read so much about how ... Read More
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