
The Gods Themselves
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Narrated by:
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Scott Brick
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By:
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Isaac Asimov
Only a few know the terrifying truth - an outcast Earth scientist, a rebellious alien inhabitant of a dying planet, a lunar-born human intuitionist who senses the imminent annihilation of the Sun... They know the truth - but who will listen? They have foreseen the cost of abundant energy - but who will believe?These few beings, human and alien, hold the key to the Earth's survival.
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This different story seemed to go on and on and on, seemingly with no end, and absolutely no apparent connection with the first book. It started getting so monotonous and repetitive that I just about gave up. So I decided to read some of the positive reviews to see what I could possibly be missing. The reviews convinced me to persevere and, I've got to say, this is definitely one of those times when the positive reviews got it right. The second book finally connected with the first book wonderfully, and I became just as transfixed with the second part as I had been with the first.
The third book, "...Contend in Vain?", wasn't as strong as the first two, but it certainly resolved the entire book very satisfactorily.
While not one of Asimov's best - that would arguably have to be "The End of Eternity" - I am so glad I decided to get through the difficult part, because it became very rewarding and enjoyable. Narrator Scott Brick, as usual, is masterful.
Almost Didn't Make It Through
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As a classic, it holds its own and doesn't feel too dated. Great science and concept but I was disappointed that the characters seemed a bit one dimensional
classic sci-fi
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Asimov at his Best—but only for a part of the book.
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I thought the pari- universe was more interesting than our own.
Unique depiction of soft one sex.
Pre environmentalism
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Loved it.
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Beautiful
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“What if I took this scientific fact to it’s natural and utterly absurd end?”
This goal permutations all IA’s works. To the compete abandon of any character development to think of and almost no story arch- but the science! Oops! I mean science fiction.
The first half is the most amazing world building ever!
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Drags at times but some interesting parts too.
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I don't think this is as good as his robot books (but really, what could compare).
Nifty
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Good Concept, Mediocre Execution
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