When Worlds Collide
When Worlds Collide
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Earth • 1930s
1999
Adult
14-18 years
Super Short Summary
When Worlds Collide by Philip Wylie and Edwin Balmer follows individuals as they discover two rogue planets on a collision course with Earth. The novel explores human responses to impending disaster, collaboration for survival, and the construction of a spaceship to ensure humanity's continuity. The story is a testament to human resilience and ingenuity in face of existential threats.
Adventurous
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Dark
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
2,883 ratings
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Review Roundup
When Worlds Collide is praised for its imaginative premise and thrilling depiction of impending cosmic disaster, capturing readers with its exploration of humanity's resilience. However, some critique the character development as lacking depth and the narrative as occasionally dated. Overall, it remains a classic for science fiction enthusiasts.
Who Should Read When Worlds Collide?
A reader who enjoys When Worlds Collide likely appreciates early science fiction and apocalyptic themes. Fans of H.G. Wells's The War of the Worlds or Arthur C. Clarke's Rendezvous with Rama would find similar appeal in the narrative's blend of cosmic disaster and human resilience.
2,883 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Earth • 1930s
1999
Adult
14-18 years
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