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Cradle

Authors:
Arthur C. Clarke (author), Gentry Lee (author) and David Scutt (covers)
Language:
English
Original language:
English
Publisher:
Orbit Books
Categories:
Novel and science fiction
Publication year:
1989
Original publication year:
1988
ISBN:
0-7088-4318-2
Pages:
374
Synopsis:

This novel primarily follows three people: Carol Dawson, a journalist for the Miami Herald; Nick Williams, a diver, adventurer, and boat owner; and his partner, Troy Williams. Carol, interested in a curious incident of a beached whale and a rumour about a submerged Navy missile, decides to enlist the help of Nick and Troy.

Review:

Unfortunately, this novel isn't so much science fiction as thriller and drama, which was a little disappointing. It would make a good movie I think, but as a novel the story isn't driven forward as it should, there is too much characterization (without meaning), and the ending fell absolutely flat for me. You can safely skip this one.

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Images:
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Table of Contents:
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  • Endangered Species
  • Thursday
  • Cycle 447
  • Friday
  • Assembly and Test
  • Saturday
  • Repatriation
  • Sunday

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