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A review by david611
Odyseja kosmiczna 2061 by Arthur C. Clarke
5.0
4.5 Stars. Loved it !! :D
Just like its preceding book [b:2010: Odyssey Two|70539|2010 Odyssey Two (Space Odyssey, #2)|Arthur C. Clarke|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1388271989s/70539.jpg|615175], this is a book full of wonder, awesomeness, vivid imagery and adventure.
Preferring to rate books independently, I really liked this one. The landings on Halley's Comet, and Europa, along with their vivid descriptions of the landscape and life-forms make it an engaging read filled with wonder! Based on certain facts and conjectures, Clarke has written some good stuff using his wide imagination. Celestial mechanics seem to be authenticate enough. But I would not worry about that.
As a sequel to 2010: Odyssey Two, I liked the progress of the storyline. Although the monolith is not shown to be involved much in this part of the series, all else was nice, including the space hijacking part.
Also, I liked that technology has not been largely focussed upon as could have been in 2061, because that is nearly irrelevant to the main storyline. Of course however, the necessary technology has not been ignored.
Low on action (hence I liked it more), more on exploration and imagination [:D], which made the novel really a very good read to me.
Thoughts that I could pick up from the book:
1. Mankind's responsibilities (probably) do not stop with his own upliftment (while at the same time taking care of other creatures on her planet). It extends to uplifting primitive life-forms on other worlds as well, of which we should be knowing about in the future.
2. Fear is an attribute by which anything can be made to not-happen.
3. Whichever way in which man is told to restrict his venture, his curiosity and desire will always want to go beyond the necessarily available boundaries. Just like eating the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden.
4. Not all mysteries can be solved by man. Some mysteries have to be left to themselves. The acts of wonder needs to be appreciated and absorbed by man, making him realize that she is a part of that same Wonder. :)
A great read, only if read with an open-mind (especially to possibilities of wonder and awe outside our own world), read as a part of the series in its proper order. One needs to drop one's expectations to enjoy this one, and certainly not make oneself to compare it with any previous titles in the series. In any case, what would be the point of it being different and unique, if it was written just like the first book ! :D
Just like its preceding book [b:2010: Odyssey Two|70539|2010 Odyssey Two (Space Odyssey, #2)|Arthur C. Clarke|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1388271989s/70539.jpg|615175], this is a book full of wonder, awesomeness, vivid imagery and adventure.
Preferring to rate books independently, I really liked this one. The landings on Halley's Comet, and Europa, along with their vivid descriptions of the landscape and life-forms make it an engaging read filled with wonder! Based on certain facts and conjectures, Clarke has written some good stuff using his wide imagination. Celestial mechanics seem to be authenticate enough. But I would not worry about that.
As a sequel to 2010: Odyssey Two, I liked the progress of the storyline. Although the monolith is not shown to be involved much in this part of the series, all else was nice, including the space hijacking part.
Spoiler
Although the perpetrators of the latter remain unknown by the end of the book, I believe it to be intentional and not a cause for concern, showing that not every crime can be solved, but those circumstances could be avoided the next time.Also, I liked that technology has not been largely focussed upon as could have been in 2061, because that is nearly irrelevant to the main storyline. Of course however, the necessary technology has not been ignored.
Low on action (hence I liked it more), more on exploration and imagination [:D], which made the novel really a very good read to me.
Thoughts that I could pick up from the book:
1. Mankind's responsibilities (probably) do not stop with his own upliftment (while at the same time taking care of other creatures on her planet). It extends to uplifting primitive life-forms on other worlds as well, of which we should be knowing about in the future.
2. Fear is an attribute by which anything can be made to not-happen.
3. Whichever way in which man is told to restrict his venture, his curiosity and desire will always want to go beyond the necessarily available boundaries. Just like eating the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden.
4. Not all mysteries can be solved by man. Some mysteries have to be left to themselves. The acts of wonder needs to be appreciated and absorbed by man, making him realize that she is a part of that same Wonder. :)
A great read, only if read with an open-mind (especially to possibilities of wonder and awe outside our own world), read as a part of the series in its proper order. One needs to drop one's expectations to enjoy this one, and certainly not make oneself to compare it with any previous titles in the series. In any case, what would be the point of it being different and unique, if it was written just like the first book ! :D