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Is the "science" in this book dated? The author wasn't even exposed to the basic technology we take for granted today such as smartphones, electric cars, etc. I'd imagine that if someone picked up a book like The Martian 40 years from now they'd find the science somewhat antiquated.

Stebbins You're confusing science for technology. It seems obvious that the scientific principles underlying the technology are the same today as they were the…moreYou're confusing science for technology. It seems obvious that the scientific principles underlying the technology are the same today as they were then, even if technology you speak of itself didn't exist at the time of the book's writing.(less)

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at what age is this a good read?

Chelsea This book is very slow paced. It doesn't have much action or even characterization-- it is mostly just a description of scientists discovering somepla…moreThis book is very slow paced. It doesn't have much action or even characterization-- it is mostly just a description of scientists discovering someplace alien and how they learn about it. There isn't any explicit sexual content or other objectionable material, but most children and younger teens would probably not find it interesting.(less)

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Does this book have enough character development?

Marcin No. The focus is on science, not on characters.

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IvanOpinion I think it was that such an orbit would be within Hermian "jurisdiction", so they felt more able to assert their view that malign intentions should be…moreI think it was that such an orbit would be within Hermian "jurisdiction", so they felt more able to assert their view that malign intentions should be assumed.

(Given the level of Raman technology, I'm pretty sure that Rama would have had self-defence capabilities easily able to foil a nuclear missile. I rather expected the plot would develop with the missile being detonated and having no effect or Rama's defences splatting the missile seconds before detonation.)(less)

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