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davidfosco's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The sad but epic conclusion to the Rama series did not disappoint.
yates9's review against another edition
4.0
The final book in the series alternates between fascinating new insights into other alien civilisation and less interesting himan intrigue. The book is a blend on style between book 2 amd 3.
It is still a worthwhile read but careful analisys reveals many plot inconsistencies, the book is much closer to fantasy than hard sci-fi.
It is still a worthwhile read but careful analisys reveals many plot inconsistencies, the book is much closer to fantasy than hard sci-fi.
kidclamp's review against another edition
4.0
i have been working my way through the series very slowly and finally got through this last volume.
it is quite long and covers a lot of ground. Starting with the Wakefield family after arriving at the node, we see the return of Rama to Earth and a subsequent journey back to the stars. We observe new colony of humans fall prey to the worst of human nature and learn more about the Avians and Octospiders, and eventually, more about Ramas purpose.
The book was largely depressing, highlighting the problems in politics, and is a pretty biased view, but it continues the story of earlier volumes and gives a pleasing ending without trying to answer too many questions.
I wouldn't recommend this as a stand alone, but if you've enjoyed the rest of the series you should be left satisfied.
it is quite long and covers a lot of ground. Starting with the Wakefield family after arriving at the node, we see the return of Rama to Earth and a subsequent journey back to the stars. We observe new colony of humans fall prey to the worst of human nature and learn more about the Avians and Octospiders, and eventually, more about Ramas purpose.
The book was largely depressing, highlighting the problems in politics, and is a pretty biased view, but it continues the story of earlier volumes and gives a pleasing ending without trying to answer too many questions.
I wouldn't recommend this as a stand alone, but if you've enjoyed the rest of the series you should be left satisfied.
akross's review against another edition
3.0
3.5, definitely my favorite book of the series. Given my low ratings for Books 1-3, this isn't saying a ton, but Clarke/Lee are almost getting to the point where their writing styles aren't completely choppy. I enjoyed the inter-species interactions, the Eagle, and some of the deeper thoughts that the authors start to explore throughout the novel. It was refreshing that the authors acknowledge how irrelevant one species is in the grand scheme of the universe-- and that it's possible that we aren't the most advanced (or intelligent) species out there. I came close to sympathizing with Nicole (though I really could never get into her character).
An overall thought on the series- I wish there had been a better mix of hard sci-fi (which I think Clarke rocks at) and quality character development to go along with it. Too much to ask?
An overall thought on the series- I wish there had been a better mix of hard sci-fi (which I think Clarke rocks at) and quality character development to go along with it. Too much to ask?
ngrosky89's review
3.0
Ugh. I have been so back and forth about this series.
When it was about sci-fi, it was great. When it tried to get into sociology, it was a disaster.
When it was about sci-fi, it was great. When it tried to get into sociology, it was a disaster.
portlandcat's review against another edition
4.0
Nice finish to this series! I think I might read more Gentry Lee.
wah38's review against another edition
2.0
I actually enjoyed it until I got to the end: the first 3/4 of the book continues in the same vein as the previous two books, so if you liked those you'll probably like this one. But that ending, hoo boy that ending.
My reaction to the ending was "Goddamnit." Not just because I threw my book across the room in disgust. But after wondering for four books who the Ramans were, my reaction to learning who the Ramans were was "God? Damn it!"
My reaction to the ending was "Goddamnit." Not just because I threw my book across the room in disgust. But after wondering for four books who the Ramans were, my reaction to learning who the Ramans were was "God? Damn it!"