It's been a year since this was nominated and lost, but maybe it will have better luck this time. I nominate
Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke. Hard science-fiction from the author of
2001: A Space Odyssey and its sequels.
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Rendezvous with Rama is a hard science fiction novel by Arthur C. Clarke first published in 1972. Set in the 22nd century, the story involves a 50-kilometre (31 mi) cylindrical alien starship that enters Earth's solar system. The story is told from the point of view of a group of human explorers who intercept the ship in an attempt to unlock its mysteries. This novel won both the Hugo and Nebula awards upon its release, and is regarded as one of the cornerstones in Clarke's bibliography.
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