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"Existence" is a 2012 hard science fiction novel by American author David Brin, notable for its exploration of the Fermi paradox through the discovery of ancient alien artifacts orbiting the Earth.
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Existence ranks #64 of 74 in the Science Fiction Novel ranking, behind Infernal Devices, ahead of Imperial Earth.
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How good is Existence?
Existence scores 6.86/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Science Fiction Novel category. Idea-rich Fermi-paradox epic praised for breadth and optimism; sprawling viewpoints, information overload, and uneven pacing produce mixed consensus.
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