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.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 1973
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 288
- Format
- Book 1 of 4 in Rama
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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Quick answers about Rendezvous with Rama
- What is Rendezvous with Rama about?
- 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.
- Who should read Rendezvous with Rama?
- Read it if you love the thrill of exploring a giant, unexplained alien object. Skip it if you want answers, characters with strong personalities or an alien who appears and talks.
- How long and how fast is Rendezvous with Rama?
- It is a medium-paced, short read of about 288 pages, first published in 1973.
- Does Rendezvous with Rama have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow Rendezvous with Rama for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Rendezvous with Rama; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Rendezvous with Rama?
- Readers who liked it often move on to Childhood's End, Annihilation, The Martian.
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