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2001: A Space Odyssey
Book 1 of the Space Odyssey series
See it on Amazon1968Moderate readSlow pace
What it is about
From the dawn of man to a mission to Jupiter and the computer HAL, Arthur C. Clarke’s novel is about contact with an alien intelligence. It was written with Stanley Kubrick’s film.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy science fiction built on big ideas, with a thoughtful mood and an unhurried pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Space · Evolution · Artificial intelligence
Screen adaptation
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
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About the author
Arthur C. Clarke6 books on Tori BooksSimilar books
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