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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
But the barriers of distance are crumbling; one day we shall meet our equals, or our masters, among the stars. Men have been slow to face this prospect; some still hope that it may never become a reality. Increasing numbers, however, are asking: “Why have such meetings not occurred already, since we ourselves are about to venture into space?”
Why not, indeed? Here is one possible answer to that very reasonable question. But please remember: this is only a work of fiction.
The truth, as always, will be far stranger.
What an interesting book! The pace/way the plot was divided was a bit strange, but in a way that kept me curious to find out what would happen next.
That being said, I really enjoyed the story and really want to see the movie (which apparently was developed alongside the book??), though I know it probably won't be as good.
Why not, indeed? Here is one possible answer to that very reasonable question. But please remember: this is only a work of fiction.
The truth, as always, will be far stranger.
What an interesting book! The pace/way the plot was divided was a bit strange, but in a way that kept me curious to find out what would happen next.
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In the end, after he went through the star gate, I was completely lost. I don't know if it was intentional, or my brain is just slightly too small, but I just couldn't grasp where he was or what was happening around him. Things being described as spindle shaped and moving downwards towards flames that were rising over the horizon of a sun which was behind another sun??? Incomprehensible.That being said, I really enjoyed the story and really want to see the movie (which apparently was developed alongside the book??), though I know it probably won't be as good.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Slow to build, fun ending, short read. A little curious about reading the next book but not sure if I’ll continue the series yet.
A good companion for the movie--both add something unique to the story being told.
I really enjoyed it. The book and film were famously made in tandem and I think that shows but it kept me engrossed.
Different than, but in sync with, the Kubrick film.
My favorite part is where Heywood Floyd uses an iPad (seriously, Clarke gets everything right 40 years before Steve Jobs "invents" it.)
My favorite part is where Heywood Floyd uses an iPad (seriously, Clarke gets everything right 40 years before Steve Jobs "invents" it.)
super epic sauce. however the movie is better. take that with a grain of salt though i think i just like movies more than books
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
3.5*
This is likely a good starter book for sci-fi. Unfortunately it hasn’t aged as well as others from its time. I had a little giggle when Clarke said the earth was going to run out of food because ~gasp~ there were six BILLION people on the planet!
Anyway, the pedal only hits the floor at the end. I felt like I was just coasting for most of the novel—just like the discovery, but that was going at speeds of km/s, not a few pages before predictable events ended another short chapter.
I am glad I knocked this off of the Sci-Fi canon list, but wouldn’t read it again. I’m not sure I’ll finish the series either.
This is likely a good starter book for sci-fi. Unfortunately it hasn’t aged as well as others from its time. I had a little giggle when Clarke said the earth was going to run out of food because ~gasp~ there were six BILLION people on the planet!
Anyway, the pedal only hits the floor at the end. I felt like I was just coasting for most of the novel—just like the discovery, but that was going at speeds of km/s, not a few pages before predictable events ended another short chapter.
I am glad I knocked this off of the Sci-Fi canon list, but wouldn’t read it again. I’m not sure I’ll finish the series either.