
Childhood's End
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Narrated by:
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Eric Michael Summerer
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Robert J. Sawyer - introduction
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By:
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Arthur C. Clarke
But at what cost? With the advent of peace, man ceases to strive for creative greatness, and a malaise settles over the human race. To those who resist, it becomes evident that the Overlords have an agenda of their own.
As civilization approaches the crossroads, will the Overlords spell the end for humankind...or the beginning?
BONUS AUDIO: Includes an exclusive introduction by Hugo Award-winning author Robert J. Sawyer, who explains why this novel, written in the 1950s, is still relevant today.
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The end is unexpected, but nicely tied up!
WOW
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Clarke writes simulations
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What did you love best about Childhood's End?
What's fun about Childhood's End is what Arthur Clarke gets wrong about the future. What's thought provoking is what he gets right.Any additional comments?
I'm not much of a fan of "god out of the machine" stories. But most things are not in our control. No getting around that. It's what the humans make of their situation that's the story.a blast from the past into the future
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I wasn't all that interested in this book at the beginning but I followed it through to the end. It was worth it. As I was listening to the end all I could think was "WOW"!WOW!
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A classic I actually enjoyed
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Great!
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Great book
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wow amazing thought provoking
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I really recommend it. it's hard to believe it was written so long ago, besides some racial observations the book is timeless.
Its Awesome.
Great sci fi
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What did you love best about Childhood's End?
The overall story. I was fascinating from beginning to end. I was a tragic story, but in a good way.Which scene was your favorite?
The first view of the Overlords.Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
My most extreme reaction was amazement and horror. The authors portrayal and understand of the human race made to story even more interesting.Any additional comments?
Good Read.Full of the unexpected!!!
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