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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
adventurous
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Having watched 2001: A Space Odyssey so many times, I find it difficult to review the novel. I wasn't sure what to expect, especially since I loved the film. I'm still trying to figure out how much I like Clarke's writing style.
The plot revolves around a mysterious monolith that contributes to the evolution of the human race, as well as the voyage of a group of astronauts toward Saturn to learn more about this phenomenon. The astronauts travel on a ship controlled by the supercomputer HAL 9000.
It was interesting to see how Clarke presented the events depicted in the film. The film leaves more to the imagination, leaving readers with open-ended questions. The book does that too, but it also provides explicit, rational explanations for why HAL 9000 malfunctions. In the final chapters, the author provides long, detailed descriptions of what astronaut David Bowman experiences.
I don't think Clarke is particularly good at conveying a sense of wonder and awe through meticulous descriptions, but that's just my personal preference. At least two full chapters felt slow because there was no interaction or dialogue, and the descriptions of some environments were almost inconsequential to the plot. Fortunately, they weren't too long, and the slower pace was rewarded with a great ending.
I give the novel four out of five stars. It's a fascinating and mysterious story that you might enjoy more if you haven't seen the movie.
As captivating as the movie. Appreciated the more detailed and personal view of the final, worm hole scene
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is a masterpiece of science fiction. The book honestly is better then the movie. The book is able to ask questions that no other genre of story telling can do.
Its interesting how hard science fiction can differ so much from traditional story telling, in the lack of characters and character growth. But instead can explore your own inner thoughts and growth, which to me is far more powerful.
Its interesting how hard science fiction can differ so much from traditional story telling, in the lack of characters and character growth. But instead can explore your own inner thoughts and growth, which to me is far more powerful.
I'm not sorry that I hated this book, cause did I sign up for science FICTION or science FACTS THAT YOU DIDN'T KNOW ☝️
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No