Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
The Gods Themselves is a damn excellent piece of science fiction, a must-read in this genre.
The book is divided into three sections. The first and third are not outstanding when taken singularly. The first sets up the story deftly, and the third concludes it almost as deftly. The second section, however, earns this book a "must-read" designation. The aliens, their physiology, their culture, even their characters, all gold standard. Asimov creates a race highly distinct from humans - not yet another bipedal species - but draws their distinct conflicts and feelings in such a way as to make them sympathetic and interesting to us humanoids.
Creative and evocative storytelling in the second section coupled with solid science in the first and third make The Gods Themselves unmissable.
The book is divided into three sections. The first and third are not outstanding when taken singularly. The first sets up the story deftly, and the third concludes it almost as deftly. The second section, however, earns this book a "must-read" designation. The aliens, their physiology, their culture, even their characters, all gold standard. Asimov creates a race highly distinct from humans - not yet another bipedal species - but draws their distinct conflicts and feelings in such a way as to make them sympathetic and interesting to us humanoids.
Creative and evocative storytelling in the second section coupled with solid science in the first and third make The Gods Themselves unmissable.
This was very good.
I didn't know what to expect going into it, a friend suggested it and I checked it out, and it was just a very good book.
It's been awhile since I read something that was this heavy in the science side of science fiction. The portion of the book that is in the Paraverse is really interesting and unlike anything else I've ever read that I can think of.
I didn't know what to expect going into it, a friend suggested it and I checked it out, and it was just a very good book.
It's been awhile since I read something that was this heavy in the science side of science fiction. The portion of the book that is in the Paraverse is really interesting and unlike anything else I've ever read that I can think of.
Interesting book. All about the potential folly of human endeavour. A really interesting section where Asminov imagines life forms in a parallel universe.
Uno de los mejores libros que he leído nunca. Lo terminé hace unos meses y pienso en él casi diariamente. La primera parte refleja de una forma muy fehaciente el difícil mundo de la investigación científica, con sus tramas personales y políticas; así como el nacimiento de una de esas "estrellas investigadoras" que eclipsan al resto y parecen tener la razón solo por el hecho de ser quiénes son. La segunda parte es la mejor de las tres. La forma en la que Asimov es capaz de introducirnos en ese mundo paralelo como si hubiera vivido en él es simplemente magnífica, y más importantemente una hazaña creativa que merece los más altos cumplidos. Es cierto que la tercera parte del libro se hace más pesada, al volver del paraíso creativo del parauniverso a la "normalidad" de la vida en la luna; y también es cierto que las tramas políticas que se entretejen aparecen en otras de sus obras (como puede ser cuevas de acero), pero aún así es un final satisfactorio del relato que además da para pensar sobre el inicio mismo de nuestro universo. Sobre la rigurosidad científica del relato en sí mismo no puedo decir más que me pareció coherente, sin poder añadir más que esto porque no estoy demasiado versado en el mundo de la física.
En definitiva, si alguien quiere empezar a leer Asimov, yo les recomendaría este libro. Si no les gusta, les parece pesado o enrevesado es probable que el resto de la obra de este autor provoque sentimientos muy similares.
En definitiva, si alguien quiere empezar a leer Asimov, yo les recomendaría este libro. Si no les gusta, les parece pesado o enrevesado es probable que el resto de la obra de este autor provoque sentimientos muy similares.
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Slightly dated in places, but still holds up well today. A very intriguing read chock full of thought provoking ideas.
adventurous
informative
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Humans have discovered an energy source that is abundant but may blow up the universe in the future. Can the few scientists who know convince people that this risk is great enough to give up the energy for? Does our desire for comfort in the present take precedent over the cost for future generations.
This novel by Asimov feels particularly resonant in our time, even though it pre-dates the climate crisis by half a century.
These is also a significant amount weird sex and gender dynamics material going on both with humans and with aliens.
This novel by Asimov feels particularly resonant in our time, even though it pre-dates the climate crisis by half a century.
These is also a significant amount weird sex and gender dynamics material going on both with humans and with aliens.