2001: A Space Odyssey

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Summary: Filled with strokes of genius and inspirational notions
Review: Such an easy, yet thought provoking, read. The structure of the book is wonderfully original, and some of the concepts and plot devices simply inspirational. Clarke and Kubrick, who were trying to counter the image of the stereo-typical Marsian alien, knew that for the aliens to be truly alien they would have to be incomprehensible to humans. How to describe something that is beyond human comprehension? Substituting the actual presence of the alien being with the monolith was a solution borne out of genius. The exploration of such giant themes as man's relationship to technology (whether it be in the form of a bone or a satellite orbiting the earth, or a super intelligent computer), the evolutionary process, or the human impetus towards worshipping icons and the formation of religions, is conducted in a remarkably unpretentious manner. One must say that the book is in the unfortunate position of being compared as a work of art with the superior Stanley Kubrick movie. The sense of mystery that the film retains in its conclusion and the poetry of the photography and editing, raise it to a yet higher plain. Nevertheless, both book and film owe a great deal to one another, and to the imagination of Arthur C. Clarke.

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Summary: ...oh my God - its full of Stars!
Review: I consider myself as a big Sci-Fi fan, with Star Wars on the top of my list, and i never thought that i would one day experience something that culd move so close to beat SW. A.C. Clarke is immensely creative, and writes to such perfection and detail that you realy know what it's like to live in space or travel to the moon. It's Thrilling from start to end. This is the best book i have ever read, and i will enjoy this book for many, many years.

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Summary: The beginning of an unforgettable saga
Review: 2001: Space Odyssey is the SF book every SF fan should read. I most confess that some parts are boring, but the story is greate, epic and it keeps you coming back for more. When Bowman begins his journey, you almost feel as if you were there with him. Clarke has a great talent when dealing with the misteries of the aliens. A most read !

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Summary: Best sci-fi book EVER written!
Review: I read this book after I saw the movie. The first time I read it, I was amazed at how much better the book was than the movie; and the movie, when I watched it in 1993 was good! I have gone back and read this book a total of about 4 times in 4 years... and now I'm writing an essay on it for GCSE education. You can tell by this, my age... this book definately, in my opinion - and in others, lives up to its name, and Arthur C. Clarke's.

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Summary: Great!
Review: When I first heard about Hal, I was in the third grade. I thought of Hal as a humaniod robot with a laser gun like Robo Cop. Well... I read this book last year, and I read it at least 5 more times! I especially liked the aliens in this book. They are not the ones like in the film Alien or other silly movies. They were not the guys who only look scary, builds everything really big, doesn't light up the interior properly, and use strange air conditioning system to make weird sounds. I could really see that those beings who left the monolith on the moon are far superior to us. I was overwhelmed! Best book I've ever read, and propably, the best book I'll ever read!!! ***** stars aren't not enough...

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Summary: The best Sci-Fi novel ever!
Review: 2001: A Space Oddysey lives up to all of the hipe! At first I thought that it was just some stupid classic Sci-Fi book based on a corny old movie, but after so many reccomendations from my friends I finally read it-boy was I surprised! This is a very good book- if you haven't read it, you should!

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Summary: A wonderful Science Fiction Novel.
Review: This is one of A.C.C. best novels. I think it is his best book out of the 2001 series. Anybody who loves Science Fiction would love this book.

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Summary: The Best book I have EVER Read!
Review: This is without a dought the best book I have ever read. It realy makes you think and wonder. The space tech and idea of the Aliens contact and motives are truly believable and imagitive. I wish I was able to talk to Clark becouse i have a 2001 questions about this book.

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Summary: A Book, Full of stars (at least 5 stars!)
Review: I've read this book when I was very young ( I think I was 12 yrs old) and even at that time, it really impressed me. After years, I reread the book, and, I found it "Full of stars". I can say with no doubt that this book is much more than a simple Sci-Fi book, It's kinda philosophical and even mystical book. It brings you to another dimension of life... The other strong point of this book is that despite most of Sci-Fi books, it does not bypass any physical rule, it is based on known physical and astronautical rules, simple, and strong. It is one a the best books of the century, and as much as we get closer to the year 2001, it makes more sense to read it again, and enjoy it!

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Summary: Amazing
Review: A.C. Clarke got me interested in sci-fi with his work "Childhood's End" (which I also recommend highly) and kept wowing me with 2001. I read the book before I saw the movie, and let me just say: Clarke and Kubrick are prime examples of creative genius. Even if you never thought you could be interested in a sci-fi novel (as I had), this book is an incredible journey that I recommend to everyone. The list of the most memorable lines will always include the haunting transmission, "My God...it's full of stars!" I get chills now just typing it...