A review by johnnyforeign
A Fall of Moondust by Arthur C. Clarke

3.0

I've read a number of books by Clarke, and I'd have to say this is my least favorite. It's basically a rescue story that pretty much could have been set anywhere. I've always liked Clarke's books because they take up grand themes, whereas this one merely presents a technical problem. Moreover, the book is filled with sexist stereotypes. (That's not entirely Clarke's fault. He is, like all of us, a product of his time.) In any case, you will learn a lot about life on the moon, which can be interesting, and the book is a quick, easy read; but I really couldn't wait to finish it and get on to something more intellectually stimulating.