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2001: A Space Odyssey
by Arthur C. Clarke
2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur Clarke is definitely for science fiction fans. It takes place almost entirely in space which makes it have a good plot because of the pace. In this book the main characters are Frank Poole, Dave Bowman, and of course HAL 9000.
"'I think there's been a failure in the pod-bay doors,' HAL remarked conversationally, 'Lucky you weren't killed.'
Here goes, thought Bowman. I never imagined I'd be an amateur brain surgeon."
pg.159
After this moment, HAL is shut down for good, or at least until book 2. Bowman showed some remorse about shutting HAL down but because he was trying to kill Dave, he didn't feel as guilty. Dave then turns into the Star Child so it was actually good that he wasn't killed. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes science fiction and anyone who wanted to find out where the quote "Open the pod-bay doors HAL" comes from. However, the quote comes from the movie not the book, so don't be confused. The scenario is almost the same though.
Spoiler
HAL would be considered the antagonist of this book because he starts out friendly enough, but he turns against Poole and Bowman very quickly. As HAL played a major part of the mission to Saturn, he was given complete control of the ship because everyone thought he could be trusted. Unfortunately though, because of his contradicting orders, he kills all the crew but one, Dave Bowman. Bowman already knew that HAL was confused but he decides to take things a bit more seriously now that his friend is dead. A quote from this part of the book:"'I think there's been a failure in the pod-bay doors,' HAL remarked conversationally, 'Lucky you weren't killed.'
Here goes, thought Bowman. I never imagined I'd be an amateur brain surgeon."
pg.159
After this moment, HAL is shut down for good, or at least until book 2. Bowman showed some remorse about shutting HAL down but because he was trying to kill Dave, he didn't feel as guilty. Dave then turns into the Star Child so it was actually good that he wasn't killed.