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 The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Cosmos and renowned astronomer Carl Sagan’s international bestseller about the discovery of an advanced civilization in the depths of space remains the “greatest adventure of all time” (Associated Press).

The future is here…in an adventure of cosmic dimension. When a signal is discovered that seems to come from far beyond our solar system, a multinational team of scientists decides to find the source. What follows is an eye-opening journey out to the stars to the most awesome encounter in human history. Who—or what—is out there? Why are they watching us? And what do they want with us?

One of the best science fiction novels about communication with extraterrestrial intelligent beings, Contact is a “stunning and satisfying” (Los Angeles Times) classic.©1997 Carl Sagan. All rights reserved; (P)1997 Simon & Schuster Inc. All rights reserved. AUDIOWORKS is an imprint of Simon & Schuster Audio Division, Simon & Schuster Inc. Classics First Contact Genre Fiction Movie, TV & Video Game Tie-Ins Science Fiction
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A Well intended and positive universal view.To be swallowed with a huge chunk of PI. The video is a' must'.

"Intelligent life Jim, but not not as we know it"

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A really accessible way to understand a bit more about our universe wound in to a great story. Having read this book years ago and then seen the film, It’s fascinating how we haven’t got very much further in finding life in the cosmos in-spite of the technological advances made over recent years and the book makes you think about what could be out there waiting for us if we knew how or where to look and don’t destroy our planet in the mean time. A great listen with excellent narration by Jodi Foster.

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Jodie Foster is the best narrator I've listened to on Audible! Thank god for Carl Sagan and his masterpiece (no pun intended).

Great story, narration - quiet satisfying.

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This is a great story both independently and as a companion to the movie also starring Jodie Foster. Although filled with scientific terms it never seem patronising. a great story with a beautiful message and thought provoking ideas. I wish it were longer.

Enjoyable

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Having been in love with the movie since I was a child, I can't believe I've only just got around to reading the novel!
Although it's a short book compared to many novels I've read, it's got a great pace to it, and even though there is a lot of scientific speak (I'm not the sharpest tool in the box lol) I still understand what is being said.
I absolutely love this story and Jodie Fosters performance is so wonderful! She absolutely captivated me in the movie and she's done it again whilst narrating this, she was the perfect choice to record this audiobooks.
For those of us that are fascinated by the wonders of the universe and the longing to literally make Contact with another civilization, this is a beautiful novel to scratch that itch... Let's hope we don't have to wait too much longer before Contact is made 💙
Well done on a wonderful journey Mr Sagan, you are truly missed!!! 😞💙💙

A Wonderful Surprise!

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