The Garden of Rama
Arthur Charles Clarke, Gentry Lee
Readers rate it 3.5 (171 on Hardcover)
593 pages · Released 1993 · Orbit Books
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This hard science-fiction sequel is primarily cerebral, focused on exploration and mystery rather than action or romance. While it contains minimal violence, occasional profanity, and some unsettling moments involving alien environments and existential tension, these elements are not graphic. The narrative emphasizes scientific curiosity, cooperation, and problem-solving, making it well-suited for older teens interested in classic sci-fi but less appropriate for younger readers who prefer lighter fare.
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In the year 2130 a mysterious spaceship, Rama, arrived in the solar system. It was huge, but empty - apparently abandoned. By the time Rama departed for its next unknown destination many wonders had been uncovered, but few mysteries solved. Only one thing was clear: everything the enigmatic builders of Rama did, they d... In the year 2130 a mysterious spaceship, Rama, arrived in the solar system. It was huge, but empty - apparently abandoned. By the time Rama departed for its next unknown destination many wonders had been uncovered, but few mysteries solved. Only one thing was clear: everything the enigmatic builders of Rama did, they did in threes. Eighty years later the second alien craft arrived in the solar system. This time, Earth had been waiting. Now Rama II is on its way out of the solar system. Aboard it are three humans, two men and a woman, left behind when the expedition departed. Ahead of them lies the unknown, a voyage no human has ever experienced. And at the end of it may lie the truth about Rama. Look out for more information on this book and others on the Orbit website at www.orbitbooks.co.uk
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ISBN 9781857230215 · Orbit Books