--- product_id: 479846769 title: "Contact" price: "115937Fr" currency: CDF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://congo.desertcart.com/products/479846769-contact store_origin: CD region: Congo --- # Bestselling novel with 6,847 reviews Classic sci-fi first contact story Strong female scientist lead Contact **Price:** 115937Fr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌌 Unlock the universe’s greatest mystery—before everyone else does! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Contact - **How much does it cost?** 115937Fr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [congo.desertcart.com](https://congo.desertcart.com/products/479846769-contact) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Award-Winning Bestseller:** Join thousands of readers with a 4.4-star rating and top 150 rank in its category. - • **Thought-Provoking Themes:** Engage with deep questions about humanity, technology, and the universe. - • **Timeless Sci-Fi Masterpiece:** Experience the visionary story that shaped first contact narratives. - • **Scientifically Grounded Plot:** Dive into a novel praised for its accurate and thoughtful science. - • **Strong, Relatable Characters:** Follow a pioneering female scientist leading the narrative in a male-dominated era. ## Overview Contact is Carl Sagan’s internationally bestselling classic novel that explores humanity’s first encounter with an alien radio signal. Praised for its scientific accuracy, compelling characters, and profound themes, it remains a thought-provoking cornerstone of science fiction with a strong female lead and a 4.4-star rating from nearly 7,000 readers. ## Description THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING CLASSIC NOVEL OF FIRST CONTACT We are not alone . . . At first it seemed impossible - a radio signal that came not from Earth but from far beyond the nearest stars. But then the signal was translated, and what had been impossible became terrifying. For the signal contains the information to build a Machine that can travel to the stars. A Machine that can take a human to meet those that sent the message. They are eager to meet us: they have been watching and waiting for a long time. And now they will judge. 'Stunning and satisfying' Los Angeles Times 'An astonishingly exciting, precise and involved book' Sydney Sunday Telegraph 'The range and depth of ideas is quite uncommon' New York Times Book Review 'Sagan's informed and dramatically enacted speculations into the mysteries of the universe . . . make Contact an exciting adventure' Publishers Weekly Review: An excellent novel on many levels - I don't generally buy books this old these days, but it was on offer, by one of my favourite, childhood science figures, had good reviews and I had seen the film, so I thought I would find out what the original was like and I am very glad I did. This is a beautifully written book, with good science (as you would expect), well developed characters (including a strong, female scientist lead, in the days when these were rare) and a believable plot which keeps you reading. It has also aged well: no novel can predict the future but it did not read like a book written more than 30 years ago, more like an alternative history novel written recently. My respect for Professor Sagan was renewed and increased by reading this work. For others who have seen the film but not yet read the book I will not reveal any of the differences, but they were numerous and large enough to make yet another good reason for reading it. Review: Intelligent, gripping and thought provoking - This is a proper book. It tackles massive issues and questions and it does out in a sensible, non excitable way. The book itself is detailed, it's narrative told through the detail of science and maths rather than characters. That's not to say there is not character development as there is but the development is based on the science and what is occurring and how this affects the players, but there are not long conversations or plot developments through talk. Sagan raises many issues and whilst the ending might be surprising from an author that is a man of science it's also refreshing that he is willing to raise the questions and spark the debate amongst readers that he has. Highly recommended that like their science fiction thoughtful and questioning rather than exciting and faced paced. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 34,192 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 139 in First Contact | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 6,847 Reviews | ## Images ![Contact - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LlOfnb4PL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent novel on many levels *by E***3 on 25 August 2019* I don't generally buy books this old these days, but it was on offer, by one of my favourite, childhood science figures, had good reviews and I had seen the film, so I thought I would find out what the original was like and I am very glad I did. This is a beautifully written book, with good science (as you would expect), well developed characters (including a strong, female scientist lead, in the days when these were rare) and a believable plot which keeps you reading. It has also aged well: no novel can predict the future but it did not read like a book written more than 30 years ago, more like an alternative history novel written recently. My respect for Professor Sagan was renewed and increased by reading this work. For others who have seen the film but not yet read the book I will not reveal any of the differences, but they were numerous and large enough to make yet another good reason for reading it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Intelligent, gripping and thought provoking *by L***N on 10 April 2020* This is a proper book. It tackles massive issues and questions and it does out in a sensible, non excitable way. The book itself is detailed, it's narrative told through the detail of science and maths rather than characters. That's not to say there is not character development as there is but the development is based on the science and what is occurring and how this affects the players, but there are not long conversations or plot developments through talk. Sagan raises many issues and whilst the ending might be surprising from an author that is a man of science it's also refreshing that he is willing to raise the questions and spark the debate amongst readers that he has. Highly recommended that like their science fiction thoughtful and questioning rather than exciting and faced paced. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Will you look differently at the stars after reading this book? *by J***J on 25 October 2017* I really enjoyed the film and to the best of my memory it seems the film was true to the book but missed out the more complicated science. I love reading about space, engineering, physics, any science really. I don't claim to always understand what I'm reading but this is where a Kindle e-book trumps a real book, as a dictionary and Wikipedia are at your fingertips. I was really surprised to find all the words I was unfamilar with were actually in the dictionary, as some of the words seemed quite obscure. The Kindle didn't let me down and even though I had to pause to look words up it didn't detract from the story because I felt I was also learning something. Beyond the science, the story encourages you to condider what first contact would mean. What about our safety, our future, our beliefs? Would the world unite? Would the populace want trillions to be spent on a machine specified by a voice from space, when they don't know what it will do or if it will even work and when millions of people are in need? Carl Sagan looks at these questions. I don't know if his answers are realistic, that's up to you to decide but hopefully you will enjoy the journey that helps you get to that point and if you weren't before, perhaps you will also be captivated by the resplendence of the stars. Overall, a great read that opens minds to science and out of this world possibilities. Definitely a journey to enjoy. ## Frequently Bought Together - Contact - Cosmos: The Story of Cosmic Evolution, Science and Civilisation - Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://congo.desertcart.com/products/479846769-contact](https://congo.desertcart.com/products/479846769-contact) --- *Product available on Desertcart Congo* *Store origin: CD* *Last updated: 2026-11-04*