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A review by hakimbriki
The Gods Themselves by Isaac Asimov
5.0
Fascinating, daring, clever and beautiful are adjectives that spring to mind after reading The Gods Themselves.
The first segment introduced a bunch of very important characters brilliantly. I have to admit I found it hard to get into (physics is not my forte), I took notes and did some research to better understand the subject matter, which I found to be very enriching.
The second segment is hands down the best portrayal of an alien race I have ever come across. It is so different, original, weird and yet it's wholly believable and consistent, thanks to Asimov's amazing ability to make science fiction concepts seem real. I read somewhere that the author himself said this section of the novel was the best thing he ever wrote. I wholeheartedly agree. It's perfect, definitely worthy of the awards it won.
The last segment is not quite as delightful as the two others but a few very interesting points were developped in it, based on real science, s'il vous plait! Moreover, a very strong and very interesting female character was introduced in this segment, which I particularly loved. I believe the ending was fitting and very satisfying, although I really wanted it to be longer.
If you haven't read the book please do so. I hope it will enchant you the way it enchanted me.
The first segment introduced a bunch of very important characters brilliantly. I have to admit I found it hard to get into (physics is not my forte), I took notes and did some research to better understand the subject matter, which I found to be very enriching.
The second segment is hands down the best portrayal of an alien race I have ever come across. It is so different, original, weird and yet it's wholly believable and consistent, thanks to Asimov's amazing ability to make science fiction concepts seem real. I read somewhere that the author himself said this section of the novel was the best thing he ever wrote. I wholeheartedly agree. It's perfect, definitely worthy of the awards it won.
The last segment is not quite as delightful as the two others but a few very interesting points were developped in it, based on real science, s'il vous plait! Moreover, a very strong and very interesting female character was introduced in this segment, which I particularly loved. I believe the ending was fitting and very satisfying, although I really wanted it to be longer.
If you haven't read the book please do so. I hope it will enchant you the way it enchanted me.