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Rendezvous with Rama

Arthur C. Clarke (1977-10)

Subgenre
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG
Pages292 (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
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Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

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Positive tags

AdventureMysteryHopeful Ending

Protagonist archetypes

Ensemble CastFirst Contact CrewSurvey Team

Tropes

First ContactAncient ArtifactLost CivilizationHard SF

Themes

ExplorationHuman CuriosityHumanity's FutureMysteryScientific DiscoveryThe UnknownWonder and Awe

Synopsis

For use in schools and libraries only. During the twenty-second century, a space probe's investigation of a mysterious, cylindrical asteroid brings man into contact with an extra-galactic civilization.

Tags

Hard Science FictionSpace ExplorationEnigma/Mystery

Is Rendezvous with Rama appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This classic hard science fiction novel contains no violence, sexual content, or strong language—just pure exploration of a mysterious alien artifact. Its cerebral, technical approach makes it appropriate for mature middle-grade readers and up.

What to know going in

This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Teens who love puzzles and mysteries will be fascinated by the crew's exploration of this massive, enigmatic alien spaceship.