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Gateway (Heechee Saga, #1)

Frederik Pohl
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Gateway (Heechee Saga, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004

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Frederik Pohl

Gateway (Heechee Saga, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

278

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Space Station • Future

Theme
Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Gateway by Frederik Pohl centers on a future human who ventures to an asteroid packed with abandoned alien spacecraft. Humans use these ships to explore the universe, seeking wealth and knowledge, often at great peril. The narrative explores themes of adventure, survival, and the unknown.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

46,126 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Gateway by Frederik Pohl is widely praised for its imaginative science fiction elements and complex characters, particularly the protagonist, Robinette Broadhead. The story's integration of psychoanalysis and space exploration is compelling, though some find the pacing uneven. Critics commend Pohl's ability to blend emotional depth with thrilling adventure, despite occasional narrative fragmentation.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Gateway (Heechee Saga, #1)?

Fans of Frederik Pohl's Gateway are likely to appreciate intricate science fiction with deep psychological exploration. Ideal for readers who enjoy Arthur C. Clarke's Rendezvous with Rama or Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, this book offers a thrilling blend of space exploration and human introspection.

4.0

46,126 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

278

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Space Station • Future

Theme
Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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