Star MakerStar Maker
Score Classic
What it's about
A man gazing at the stars from a suburban hill is suddenly whirled through the cosmos, on a journey through an imagined history of life in the universe spanning billions of years.
Why it's worth reading
It's on the Guardian's list of 1,000 novels everyone must read. It's one of the most ambitious journeys in science fiction.
You'll love it if you liked
Childhood's End
Foundation
Rendezvous with RamaGood to know
It's more cosmic history than plot.
By the numbers
- Readers15 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics30 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Bestseller22 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #300 of the 333 science fiction books we rank
- #447 of the 504 fantasy books we rank
- #868 of the 924 classics we rank
- #2817 of the 3,056 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Adventurous, Thought-provoking
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Is Star Maker worth reading?
Yes. It's on the Guardian's list of 1,000 novels everyone must read. It ranks #2,817 of the 3,056 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 56.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Star Maker about?
A man gazing at the stars from a suburban hill is suddenly whirled through the cosmos, on a journey through an imagined history of life in the universe spanning billions of years.
How long does it take to read Star Maker?
About 7 hours (272 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Star Maker?
If you liked it, try Childhood's End by Arthur C Clarke, Foundation by Isaac Asimov or Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke.