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Urlik · 17th April 2008, 12:09 AM

I'm now reading Childhood's End.
I haven't read it before (criminal I know as it has been on my bookshelf for ever

) and so far, it is a fantastic story, with ACC's blend of hard SF and mysticism/religion

gully_foyle · 17th April 2008, 01:31 AM

Fountains of Paradise was pretty good, although I would still vote for 2001, Rama and City and the Stars over it. The first half was a little patchy, the second half was impossible to put down.

Patrick Mahon · 17th April 2008, 02:53 PM

I read 'A Fall of Moondust' shortly after his death was announced - good fun, and well plotted in my view, even if a little dated. And I've just finished a collection of 15 of his short stories (dating from 1950 through to 1962), called 'Tales of Ten Worlds', which was full of interesting ideas. Next is probably 'Rendezvous with Rama', as I've got it at home...

Ash59 · 22nd April 2008, 08:19 AM

Thank you Arthur. I cracked open a bottle of Retsina, lit up a fat one and went out into the garden where i sat in a deckchair, listened to some Tallis on me MP3, toasted you and the moon and lamented your passing.
I shall re-read 'The City and the Stars' ... actually, i'll probably re-read 'em all.

GOLLUM · 22nd April 2008, 09:26 AM

I've read almost nothing by Clarke. Any suggestions on where to start in terms of novels?

chrispenycate · 22nd April 2008, 10:22 AM

You're fantasy, he's relatively hard SF. Possibly not "A fall of Moondust" or "Imperial Earth"

How about "Childhood's End"?

Razorback · 22nd April 2008, 07:10 PM

My son had to choose a European author for his high-school English class. I gave him several British works to consider. He chose Rendezvous with Rama. Clarke will continue to inspire new generations for many years to come.

Cheers, Arthur.

Urlik · 22nd April 2008, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOLLUM

I've read almost nothing by Clarke. Any suggestions on where to start in terms of novels?

Childhood's End is a good starting point, but if you prefer short stories, The Other Side of the Sky is a great anthology.

AE35Unit · 9th July 2008, 04:55 PM

Can't believe i missed this post about my favourite author! I was just too freaked at the time of his passing to read any of his stuff. I'm currently waiting for a copy of Islands in the Sky to turn up. Not read that one.

17th April 2008, 12:09 AM	#16 (permalink)
Urlik Noise Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Isle of Wight Posts: 384	Re: April is for Arthur I'm now reading Childhood's End. I haven't read it before (criminal I know as it has been on my bookshelf for ever ) and so far, it is a fantastic story, with ACC's blend of hard SF and mysticism/religion

17th April 2008, 01:31 AM	#17 (permalink)
gully_foyle Bester in show Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Australia, Australian Capital Teritory Posts: 635	Re: April is for Arthur Fountains of Paradise was pretty good, although I would still vote for 2001, Rama and City and the Stars over it. The first half was a little patchy, the second half was impossible to put down.

17th April 2008, 02:53 PM	#18 (permalink)
Patrick Mahon Would-be author Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 266	Re: April is for Arthur I read 'A Fall of Moondust' shortly after his death was announced - good fun, and well plotted in my view, even if a little dated. And I've just finished a collection of 15 of his short stories (dating from 1950 through to 1962), called 'Tales of Ten Worlds', which was full of interesting ideas. Next is probably 'Rendezvous with Rama', as I've got it at home...

22nd April 2008, 08:19 AM	#19 (permalink)
Ash59 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 28	Re: April is for Arthur Thank you Arthur. I cracked open a bottle of Retsina, lit up a fat one and went out into the garden where i sat in a deckchair, listened to some Tallis on me MP3, toasted you and the moon and lamented your passing. I shall re-read 'The City and the Stars' ... actually, i'll probably re-read 'em all.

22nd April 2008, 09:26 AM	#20 (permalink)
GOLLUM Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 5,295	Re: April is for Arthur I've read almost nothing by Clarke. Any suggestions on where to start in terms of novels?

22nd April 2008, 10:22 AM	#21 (permalink)
chrispenycate resident pedantissimo Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Switzerland Posts: 2,407	Re: April is for Arthur You're fantasy, he's relatively hard SF. Possibly not "A fall of Moondust" or "Imperial Earth" How about "Childhood's End"?

22nd April 2008, 07:10 PM	#22 (permalink)
Razorback Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Washington Posts: 243	Re: April is for Arthur My son had to choose a European author for his high-school English class. I gave him several British works to consider. He chose Rendezvous with Rama. Clarke will continue to inspire new generations for many years to come. Cheers, Arthur.

9th July 2008, 04:55 PM	#24 (permalink)
AE35Unit >==]===@ ¤ Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Darlington Posts: 1,026	Re: April is for Arthur Can't believe i missed this post about my favourite author! I was just too freaked at the time of his passing to read any of his stuff. I'm currently waiting for a copy of Islands in the Sky to turn up. Not read that one.

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