2001 and the sequels (Arthur C Clarke) - Science Fiction Fantasy Chronicles: forums

Tabitha · 21st June 2002, 08:00 AM

For such an advanced mathematical mind, Arthur C Clarke doesn't half know how to spin an engrossing yarn.

I find it hard to give a balanced review of this series of books as I have read and re-read them so many times, add to this the fact that the movies (well, the Kubrick one anyway) are such a huge part of western pop culture, and it is difficult to remember exactly what happens in the book when images from the movie(s) pop unbidden into your head as 'memory aids'.

What did you think of this series? Did you think the emphasis on the cold war and its political effects on the exploration of space age the books too drastically?

What about the final book, 3001? What a departure from the previous three!

Comments and reviews are very welcome...

imported_I, Brian · 17th January 2003, 12:53 PM

I've just finished reading 2001. Superb stuff.

L. Arkwright · 27th September 2003, 08:30 PM

I love these books but unfortunatly 3001 just didnt cut it for me. It was more a documentry on what Clarkes visions of that time will be like (Which in its self isnt a bad thing) than continuing the saga. The first three had that someting special, that need to turn the page and urge to get to the end so that all would be revealed factor. I felt the last one was just an effort to close the door on this as it where. However I have no idea how old he is so maybe its a good thing that they have any closure at all. Oh my god that sounded so callous. It wasnt meant to be, after all he is one of my favourate authors and most sci fi fans have at least one of his titles

21st June 2002, 08:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tabitha Save Angel! Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 3,638	2001 and the sequels For such an advanced mathematical mind, Arthur C Clarke doesn't half know how to spin an engrossing yarn. I find it hard to give a balanced review of this series of books as I have read and re-read them so many times, add to this the fact that the movies (well, the Kubrick one anyway) are such a huge part of western pop culture, and it is difficult to remember exactly what happens in the book when images from the movie(s) pop unbidden into your head as 'memory aids'. What did you think of this series? Did you think the emphasis on the cold war and its political effects on the exploration of space age the books too drastically? What about the final book, 3001? What a departure from the previous three! Comments and reviews are very welcome...

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17th January 2003, 12:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
imported_I, Brian chroniclesofempire.net Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 29	I've just finished reading 2001. Superb stuff.

27th September 2003, 08:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
L. Arkwright Vimes's stunt double Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 97	I love these books but unfortunatly 3001 just didnt cut it for me. It was more a documentry on what Clarkes visions of that time will be like (Which in its self isnt a bad thing) than continuing the saga. The first three had that someting special, that need to turn the page and urge to get to the end so that all would be revealed factor. I felt the last one was just an effort to close the door on this as it where. However I have no idea how old he is so maybe its a good thing that they have any closure at all. Oh my god that sounded so callous. It wasnt meant to be, after all he is one of my favourate authors and most sci fi fans have at least one of his titles