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Summary: A thought-provoking novel
Review: Yet another masterpiece by Mr Clarke! This book was unlike any other science fiction books I have ever read; no alien invasions, no "let's take over the universe" attitude. It was really awesome and I highly reccomend it for anyone who can truly enjoy a good science fiction novel.
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Summary: One of my all-time favourites
Review: Don't ask me why, but this book is one of my top 5 all-time favourites. The science isn't particularly interesting, there are few unique ideas, and the characters are just characters. However, it all comes together and feels right. I highly recommend it.
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Summary: Engrossing and Irresistible!
Review: This is the first science fiction book I have ever read; I casually picked it up one day and just couldn't put it back down! I finished the book in only 2 days; a record for me. There are some very deep, thought-provoking concepts in there that are incredibly fascinating, but will drive one into maddness if you think about them too much. I wish there was a sequel to this book; I really want to find out what became of Sagan II.
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Summary: Songs of Distant Earth
Review: Arthur C. Clarke's Songs of Distant Earth was, unfortunatly, a bit disappointing. The ideas, on which the story is based, e.g. the sun going nova prematurly, are geniunly worrying and interestingly handled. Unfortunatly, the story itself left little to be exited about, as one chapter seems to drag into the next. By the time I was half way into the book, I found it about as exiting as watching foot fungus evolve sentience. I have to give two stars for the brilliant ideas and the realistic depiction of space travel, but the story and characters let it down. If your a Sci-fi buff, defidently give it a try, you might like it.
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Summary: Sir Clarke has definitely done better.
Review: After reading 2001, 2010, 2061, the Rama series, and Fountains of Paradise, I was expecting a lot more from this book. Not that it wasn't good; I enjoyed reading it. Unfortunately, it wasn't up to Sir Clarke's usual fare...character development was a little weak, there didn't seem to be an ultimate goal to the story (and this is reflected in the fact that there isn't really any climax), and he seemed to let the ending kind of dribble out. Overall, I would recommend that people pick up the books I've mentioned above rather than this one...they are much better.
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Summary: Thought Provoking
Review: The story served as an adequate vehicle to put forth some very interesting and thought provoking ideas about space travel and the time frames involved, without jumping to warp speeds. Character development was a bit thin, with some characters that were not needed at all. I think the book's best asset will be to inspire new writings with closer inspection of the ideas put forth. Overall, an entertaining read with plenty of ideas to ponder and expand on. Isn't that what good science fiction should do?
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Summary: anti climatic
Review: This is a very good book with very interesting view points and many ideas that sound as if in few decades can actually come true (an elevator connected from the earth to a space station in space) and the characters are very interesting as well because they all have there own personlaity traits. The only real problem with the book is the ending, it's a nice one but not very descrptive as if the whole book was leading to it but ignored it at the last minute. Also, unlike other Clark novels, I could'nt find any real deeper meaning or theme that we can apply to ourselves. But it is still a very fun read.
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Summary: My favourite sci-fi book!
Review: My sci-fi book number one. I really recommend its reading, especially together with the music composed by Mike Oldfield for the book (cd with the same title). It is also recommendable for people who are not so much into sci-fi because of its beauty.
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Summary: An orgy of original ideas
Review: Highly recommended, though I didn't love the ending.Clark delivers an incredible array of great ideas that keep you thinking long after the book is finished. Well worth the read.
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Summary: very nice book, easy read...
Review: Songs of Distant Earth is a great book that is a lot of fun and a very easy read. As another reviewer said its quite sad and poetic at moments, but it is also uplifting in its own way. At first I thought character and plot development was a little weak, but upon further reflection I think this may have been intentional - part of the effect that A. C. Clarke was going for. A. C. Clarke is well known for predicting (inventing) the communications satellite. In Songs of Distant Earth he may very well have outlined a plan for mankind's ultimate survival... not bad, eh...
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