2001: A Space Odyssey
Ratings391
Average rating4
Going into this book, I never would have thought that reading it would be such a chore. But, at the same time, I can see why it was so influential when it was first published. The prehistoric section was an interesting intro to the whole book. And then pace takes a dip. It picks back up when Hal starts doing his thing. And then the last section was interesting and boring at the same time. The main thing that I didn't care for was the exposition, even though Bowman found himself in an extraordinary situation. It was a roller coaster of a read and I really had to concentrate in order to not lose interest in some sections. I don't know if I'll continue on with this series.
Going into this book, I never would have thought that reading it would be such a chore. But, at the same time, I can see why it was so influential when it was first published. The prehistoric section was an interesting intro to the whole book. And then pace takes a dip. It picks back up when Hal starts doing his thing. And then the last section was interesting and boring at the same time. The main thing that I didn't care for was the exposition, even though Bowman found himself in an extraordinary situation. It was a roller coaster of a read and I really had to concentrate in order to not lose interest in some sections. I don't know if I'll continue on with this series.
