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Isaac Asimov - The Gods Themselves

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The opening of a gate to another universe brings both a new source of energy and a perilous threat to the Sun, and Peter Lamont, a young scientist, must save Earth.

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The Gods Themselves Couldn't Have Done It Better
Jun 21, 2001

Pros: realistic non-humanoid aliens, glimpse into how ordinary events affect science

Cons: ending a bit too tidy

Bottom Line: A short trilogy under one cover, The Gods Themselves is Asimov's finest novel, containing the most consistent and believable portrayal of non-humanoid aliens I've ever seen.

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Science: Sanctuary for the Stupid
May 31, 2006

Pros: Structurally and conceptually interesting.

Cons: The plot couldn't fill a thimble.

Bottom Line: Can bureaucracy and personal pride stifle truth even in the scientific community?

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Asimov shows the laws of physics who's boss!
Nov 24, 2004

Pros: Plentiful thinking material, many good fresh ideas throughout the book

Cons: Occasionally patchy treatment of conceptualisations, can be a sticky read in places.

Bottom Line: Read this if you enjoy seeing new or other worlds, if you enjoy exposure to ideas which will make you stop and ponder them!

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Sir Isaac Asimov - The SF God Himself!!
Sep 09, 2005

Pros: Plot, Concept of Para-Universe, Aliens, Writing style

Cons: None Really!!

Bottom Line: A mindblowing science fiction and a definite must read for any sci-fi fan!!

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A classic masterwork by an acknowledged master!
Jun 16, 2006

Pros: Perhaps the most compelling, unique vision of an alien culture ever penned!

Cons: It takes a little attention to link the three stories perfectly.

Bottom Line: A beautifully, written piece of sci-fi that grows even more compelling with time as the science of cosmology expands into the notion of parallel universes.

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Great build-up, lackluster climax
Sep 20, 2002

Pros: Imaginative, compelling storytelling.

Cons: Unsatisfying ending

Bottom Line: Very good story with great imaginative vision marred somewhat by a convenient, but unsatisfying ending.

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Groundbreaking SF
Oct 03, 2000

Pros: Excellent SF novel from the master of SF

Cons: Some very alien concepts presented

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