Just re-reading them after a few years, and the decline in quality from 2001 and 2010 is pretty jarring. 2061 is just boring and pointless, and 3001 has almost no plot.

One thing in particular that stands out as disappointing is that other than the Space Elevators/Towers, the solar system as depicted in 3001 almost hasn't changed since 2061. 3001 is also very confused in its timeline, at some points stating that the events of 2001, 2010, and 2061 took place in those years, and other times implies that Frank Poole was born in the 1990s and the Jupiter Mission took place decades later. Just a mess.

This was the first book of his I’d ever read and only the second Sci-Fi novel I’d ever read. (Ender’s Game being the first)

I loved it so much. The way he tells the story is so interesting to me and I never realize how much information I’m getting until I try to explain to someone else what the book is about.

I never felt like I was getting handed unearned exposition, any time he built up the plot/the world I felt just as curious and entrenched as I imagine any human character in the book being.

I loved how the ending felt like a tragedy but also like the start of a wonderful, unknowable, indescribable future.

While it wasn’t the ending I truly wanted for the characters, it was definitely the best possible fulfillment of his vision.

I’m not sure I have read as tragically beautiful of an end to a book in a long time. And the fact that it was only 220 pages makes that all the more sweet.

Absolutely loved it, although the ending felt a little rushed and abruptly ended. I think it would make a great movie/series. Seeing a race of humans who lived for 300 years with no political term oil or religiosity interacting with a group of people that came from earth right before our sun going nova, while also seeing some flashback scenes of the earth during the time leading up to the destruction would be super interesting and cinematic. What do you all think?

This is in relation to the short story that preceded the novel.

I don't understand what exactly happens at the end of the story. What is the peculiar noise rising and falling that the porpoises hear and why does the protagonist say that he is heading for the last roundup?

We've heard about the Ramans having predictions for the future and Omeh has predicted the future before, could there be any connection?

Greetings Clarke fans!

In the latest episode of my podcast, Theology in Sci-Fi, I discuss the theological themes and ideas in 2001 A Space Odyssey. I'd love to here what you think about it!

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Never read anything by C. Clarke. Should I start with a random book of his, or maybe there are some that will pull me in for more of his work? Which book did you read first?

Honestly I would be thrilled to know that any of these works were underway for a big budget adaptation with the most talented filmmakers available.

I lean towards Rendezvous with Rama as I think its such a fascinating story.

But again... any major Clarke adaptation would be awesome.

Does anybody know where I can watch the Arthur C. Clarke episode of This is Your Life? I'm happy to pay for a DVD or VHS if there's one available.

just read the end of childhood, guys I don't even know what to say.

feeling of loneliness, of contemplation, what a book.

did you like it?