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Relevance To Reality

Customers are deeply moved by the relevance of Contact's themes to reality, with many expressing that the book has had profound personal significance for them. The story's exploration of the unity of mankind and the search for meaning in the universe resonated strongly with readers, leading some to re-read it multiple times over decades.

Scientific Depth

Customers are overwhelmingly positive about the scientific depth of Contact, praising its ability to make complex scientific concepts accessible and engaging for readers. Some have even reported using the book as a teaching tool in their astronomy classes. However, a small group of customers found the movie adaptation unsatisfying compared to the intricacy and originality of the novel.

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Quality


Well written with excellent character development, i've read this novel multiple times and never lost interest.


The scientific detail weaves through the plot and pulls the story together.


Interesting subject and overall story line but often gets bogged down with details that encourages the reader to leave the book


I usually get ebooks, and i have this in ebook format, but after my paper copy fell apart due to repeated re-reading over many ...  Read More

Price


- excellent book at a great price.


I always purchase books from third-party sellers on amazon because the cost is more than reasonable,and i have never received a...  Read More

Shipping


This was a long time coming, and surprise, surprise, carl sagan delivers.


This book was delivered in a timely manner and was in decent shape.

Packaging/appearance


The book was received in perfect condition despite being 2nd hand!

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    great, still, through, novel and written.
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  • Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 6,081 reviews as of our last analysis date on Sep 2 2024.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Some of what i’ve thought could only be fantasy is actually a lot closer to reality


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Saw the movie a long time ago and thought it was ok


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Pacing kind of sucked and full of too much extraneous stuff


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The way sagan describes arroway in the books and her ideas feels more enjoyable to me as a scientist


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I like how the prose is laden with all kinds of facts which is of course absent in the movie


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    If you enjoyed the movie youll love the book even if it is pretty radically cut apart to fit neatly in a 2 hour window


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The narrative is excellent and though this is a novel it is good food for thought on the possibility of other beings in our galaxy and universe


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Makes the fantastical universe seem small and large at the same time

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