A review by laci
Childhood's End by Arthur C. Clarke

5.0

I had been captivated from the beginning; but the climax and resolution were unexpected, emotional and quite powerful. Hadn't expected that.

This was the first Clarke's book I've read, but it definitely won't be the last.

Also, you've probably heard how in most stories, the times of peace and prosperity is only mentioned briefly, because there's not much to talk about? My mind kept wandering back to this thought, because this book has a whole section (out of three) precisely about this.