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A review by yates9
Rama II by Arthur C. Clarke
4.0
The book is a different category of sci-fi from its first in this series. Here the authors are interested in the characters and their schemes, the pressure from the press, religion, military etc..
in a sense thjs is less original narrative, but in many others a new kind of sci-fi takes hold that is well suited for filming.
We are left at the end with many questions left unanswered, but also some amazing insights. The long beginning which is all background for the characters could be condensed but is useful reference for the politics of what emerges later.
I enjoy seeing how two authors collaborate on a novel like this, and it is fresh to actually be able to recognise their voices so clearly.
in a sense thjs is less original narrative, but in many others a new kind of sci-fi takes hold that is well suited for filming.
We are left at the end with many questions left unanswered, but also some amazing insights. The long beginning which is all background for the characters could be condensed but is useful reference for the politics of what emerges later.
I enjoy seeing how two authors collaborate on a novel like this, and it is fresh to actually be able to recognise their voices so clearly.