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2001: A Space Odyssey
by Arthur C. Clarke
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
The Solace: This story is so well written and lives up to its title as a classic sci-fi book must-read. Clarke's ability to build up the feelings in the reader that our characters are experiencing is gripping and palpable magic. I love the way the characters and their interactions with each other stay with me throughout. And wow, those action points keep me on the edge of my seat.
The Dread: Fair warning - the book is not the movie, and the movie is not the book. There are similarities; Kubrick and Clarke worked on the screenplay together, but one doesn't equal the other. Also, there are moments of lull - if you do not love a bit of a long-winded descriptor, you may have some yawn moments.
Overall: This is a book I have read and reread and will continue to reread. As one of my favorite books, it is one that I will recommend to everyone, but especially if you're a Sci-Fi fan because this story is referenced in every way in the Sci-Fi genre. It is a beautiful adventure in and beyond our world.
The Dread: Fair warning - the book is not the movie, and the movie is not the book. There are similarities; Kubrick and Clarke worked on the screenplay together, but one doesn't equal the other. Also, there are moments of lull - if you do not love a bit of a long-winded descriptor, you may have some yawn moments.
Overall: This is a book I have read and reread and will continue to reread. As one of my favorite books, it is one that I will recommend to everyone, but especially if you're a Sci-Fi fan because this story is referenced in every way in the Sci-Fi genre. It is a beautiful adventure in and beyond our world.