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Re: Spot on (Reply to this comment)
by quasar,  in Books
I think it's because Asimov had to work to make Dua, Tritt, and Odeen feel real while everyone knows what humans are like and thus can fill in a lot of generic background stuff if needed. If he doesn't give us a very real sense of how the aliens think and behave, we can't fill in the blanks.
I actually think he did a decent job with characterization in the first part, but then I've lived in the scientific world so I perhaps don't need quite as much detail to form a rounded picture as someone who hasn't.
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Jun 04 '06
12:51 pm PDT
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Spot on (Reply to this comment)
by panguitch,  in Books
about the second part being the most interesting. I think it's precisely because the characterization is the best in it. Ironic that the aliens (and as you point out, they're very alien) are more sympathetic and fully-fleshed than any of the humans.
-Andy
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May 31 '06
11:36 am PDT
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Re: Great minds think alike (Reply to this comment)
by quasar, in Books
I'm glad you agree with my assessment. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
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Sep 21 '02
6:43 am PDT
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Re: Fond memories.... (Reply to this comment)
by quasar, in Books
So have you read it again Eye? Or am I going to have to start mentioning it on EA all the time until you get the hint? I noticed it came up in the most recent sci-fi mystery book thread.
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Sep 21 '02
6:42 am PDT
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Great minds think alike (Reply to this comment)
by slimtae
Seems like you and I see eye to eye regarding this book. The third section was weak.
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Sep 20 '02
4:30 pm PDT
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Fond memories.... (Reply to this comment)
by theeye
I *loved* this book when I read it as a teenager (I'm carefully not thinking about how many years ago that was -- ouch). After reading your review, I might just pick the book up again for a fresh look. Thanks for the memories. :-)
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Jul 10 '01
3:05 pm PDT
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Re: I+loved+this+book! (Reply to this comment)
by quasar, in Books
Thanks, sounds like you do need a refresher read. It is amazing the effect certain books have in determining what we want to do with our lives. For me it was The Stars by H.A. Rey (the Curious George guy). It sure made my 5 year old mind glow with excitement about Astronomy, and it hasn't stopped yet.
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Jun 23 '01
3:13 am PDT
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I loved this book! (Reply to this comment)
by prfstars
I read The Gods Themselves as a teenager, and it transformed my fascination with physics and astronomy into an obsession, a major, and a career. I don't even remember the details of the book after all these years, so I think it's time to pick up a new copy and read it again.
Excellent review of a great book!
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Jun 22 '01
10:57 am PDT
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Re: A+wonderful+review (Reply to this comment)
by quasar, in Books
Thanks! I'd have to agree, it is among the best science fiction I've ever read, particularly that middle section.
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Jun 22 '01
7:05 am PDT
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A wonderful review (Reply to this comment)
by kurt_h
quasar - I also think that this is not only one of Asimov's best works, but one of the best works in all of SF. Awe-inspiring to read for the central third of the novel when one considers what little real work that had been done in the field with the truly alien perspective.
-Kurt
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Jun 21 '01
6:07 pm PDT
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