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2001: A Space Odyssey
by Arthur C. Clarke
“Of all the creatures who had yet walked on Earth, the man-apes were the first to look steadfastly at the Moon. And though he could not remember it, when he was very young Moon-Watcher would sometimes reach out and try to touch that ghostly face rising above the hills. He had never succeeded, and now he was old enough to understand why. For first, of course, he must find a high enough tree to climb.”
This book exceeded my expectations to Saturn and beyond. I love the film. I watched it as a young adolescent and didn’t get it. I think I might have looked up what it all meant and then left it for many years. As a young adult I was able to pay more attention and fell in love. I knew this book existed, but for a long time I thought it was just a translation of film to novel. I was incorrect. Learning more about this book and about Arthur C. Clarke I put it on my ever growing reading list. My goal this year is to read more science fiction and fantasy, so I decided to give it a go. I’m so glad I did.
This book was so rich in information and backstory and I honestly feel like the book is it’s own thing and
doesn’t tarnish anything in the film. If anything it makes it better. It’s just a damn good sci-fi novel.
Rating: 5 Stars
This book exceeded my expectations to Saturn and beyond. I love the film. I watched it as a young adolescent and didn’t get it. I think I might have looked up what it all meant and then left it for many years. As a young adult I was able to pay more attention and fell in love. I knew this book existed, but for a long time I thought it was just a translation of film to novel. I was incorrect. Learning more about this book and about Arthur C. Clarke I put it on my ever growing reading list. My goal this year is to read more science fiction and fantasy, so I decided to give it a go. I’m so glad I did.
This book was so rich in information and backstory and I honestly feel like the book is it’s own thing and
doesn’t tarnish anything in the film. If anything it makes it better. It’s just a damn good sci-fi novel.
Rating: 5 Stars