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redley's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-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
3.5
klara_alex_117's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
unicorn1408's review against another edition
5.0
Ok..wow...I read this as my first audiobook, it was only 30 minutes long and it was BRILLIANT. I'd give it 6 stars if I could.
Basically, humanity built an amazing computer that could answer any question. With its help, people figured out gradually how to use solar power instead of fossil fuels, interstellar travel and how to separate their consciousness from their bodies. Yet one question still remained. Over billions of year, the computer is repeatedly asked if there is a way to reverse entropy. And it never seems to have enough data...
Considering how short the story is, that's pretty much all I can say without giving too much away. I think it's best if you read this without any sort of spoiler. But I will say this, that last line is <3 and it gave me chills at the same time.
Basically, humanity built an amazing computer that could answer any question. With its help, people figured out gradually how to use solar power instead of fossil fuels, interstellar travel and how to separate their consciousness from their bodies. Yet one question still remained. Over billions of year, the computer is repeatedly asked if there is a way to reverse entropy. And it never seems to have enough data...
Considering how short the story is, that's pretty much all I can say without giving too much away. I think it's best if you read this without any sort of spoiler. But I will say this, that last line is <3 and it gave me chills at the same time.
delaguila19's review against another edition
5.0
El doctor, en este cuento en particular, demuestra que no es necesario personajes epicos, o una trama muy compleja, aca son simples accesorios para contar una historia, y que historia!!! , No puedo escribir mas poruqe malograria el final, es uno de esos cuentos o short stories que se disfrutan de principio a fin, y el fin es este caso es el comienzo de todo.
breadkingbread's review against another edition
5.0
dont mind the fact that this is apparently the spanish audio cd version. i literally felt insane. please please read it it is 6 pages long. 5.0.
st0bbit's review
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
what a punchline… i read the last bit and still didn’t register what was happening until i read it again
rabbidtomato's review against another edition
5.0
One of the best short stories ever written. Pretty easy to find for free online too!
drdoleroux23's review against another edition
5.0
The best way to explain entropy to a child, rather than saying its chaos.