Contact
#785 of 2,654 all-time
Contact
Carl Sagan
8 people recommended it in 8 threads, 2008–2022.
What people on Hacker News said
I first read it as an adult and it took my breath away.
It's such an intense book emotionally. I read it when I was 14. It changed how I looked at life in general.
Carl Sagan's "Contact" was surprisingly good, educational, and even a bit inspirational.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: What is your favorite fiction book? 2022 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything? 2019 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What are the best Sci-Fi books you've ever read? 2018 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Which book have you re-read recently? 2017 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What is the most mind blowing book you've ever read? 2015 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What are your favorite books? I'm bored 2014 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What is the best fiction book you've ever read? 2013 · 1 recommendation
- Ask YC: What's the most inspiring sci-fi book you've read? 2008 · 1 recommendation