Science fiction
Rendezvous with Rama
A huge cylindrical object enters the solar system and a single human crew has just enough time to board it. They explore its vast interior, which seems built by someone who has no interest in them.
- First published
- 1973
- Pace
- medium
- Length
- short
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you love the thrill of exploring a giant, unexplained alien object.
Skip this if you want answers, characters with strong personalities or an alien who appears and talks.
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