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February 28th 2006
by Del Rey
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Mass Market Paperback, 368 pages
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0345452518
(isbn13: 9780345452511)
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When Sir Arthur C. Clarke, the greatest science fiction writer ever, teams up with award-winning author Stephen Baxter, who shares Clarke’s bold...more
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Read in November, 2008
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Read in August, 2008
This is probably the worst Clarke’s book (because, admit it, who cares about Baxter?) I’ve read. Not that it’s bad, and it does keep you engrossed and turning pages from the very beginning, but:
-the scenario has not the grand scope that Clarke has gotten us used to and the idea is far than original (the sun is going to destroy the Earth? Come on, this is Hollywood stuff!). The first book of the trilogy was much more original and interesting as a premise
-He’s using many of today’s...more
-the scenario has not the grand scope that Clarke has gotten us used to and the idea is far than original (the sun is going to destroy the Earth? Come on, this is Hollywood stuff!). The first book of the trilogy was much more original and interesting as a premise
-He’s using many of today’s...more
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Read in September, 2007
recommends it for:
lite scifi
General Outline:
This book picks up where the first one left off with Biesa waking up in her appartment one day after she was taken to Mir, but for her 5 years have passed. On the day she returns the earth is hit by a solar flare/sunstorm that knocks out the majority of earths electronics and sets the stage for the massive sunstorm that is going to hit the earth 5 years in the futrure eradicating all life on earth. Once the scientists figure out what is going on they race to find a way to prot...more
This book picks up where the first one left off with Biesa waking up in her appartment one day after she was taken to Mir, but for her 5 years have passed. On the day she returns the earth is hit by a solar flare/sunstorm that knocks out the majority of earths electronics and sets the stage for the massive sunstorm that is going to hit the earth 5 years in the futrure eradicating all life on earth. Once the scientists figure out what is going on they race to find a way to prot...more
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The earth has to prepare for a disaster from the sun that could wipe out life on the planet. Science fiction in an easily read format with interesting characters, one is a carryover from the first novel from this series, but it isn't necessary to read that book first. I found the author's hope in this story of cultures uniting to be realistic and inspiring. I would recommend this book for those people who reluctantly take cover from storms because they want to see them or who will watch foota...more
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One of the things that have always drawn me to the books of Arthur C. Clarke is how his books emphasize the science in science fiction. This one in particular I enjoyed because it did two things very well: it painted a realistic picture of near future technology and culture, and it put humanity up against a very difficult scenario in which it is hopelessly outclassed and must rely on the human spirit for any chance of survival. His books combine the strange elements of science fiction with a sol...more
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Read in May, 2008
I enjoyed this one a lot more than the first book in the series. I guess I liked the more "science fiction" feel to this story. The first one was a sort of "what would the world be like if we put Ghengis Khan up against Alexander, and threw in some moderns, etc...
This one was more of a man against nature, overcoming problems with science on a grand scale type of story. I always enjoy those.
John
This one was more of a man against nature, overcoming problems with science on a grand scale type of story. I always enjoy those.
John
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Read in March, 2005
Very entertaining and smart, I read this because I loved book one in the series.
This one introduces almost an entirely new cast, yet is still an effective continuation of the first. The writers explain their concepts well, create full and likable characters, and never lose focus on the bigger picture.
This one introduces almost an entirely new cast, yet is still an effective continuation of the first. The writers explain their concepts well, create full and likable characters, and never lose focus on the bigger picture.
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This was a pleasant surprise. Although the first book in this series left a bad taste that resonated into the first few chapters of this sequel, it turned out to be a really fun read. Sunstorm was a very great disaster story and I finished it lightning quick.
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This is the sequel to time's eye. Not as amazing as Time's eye, but still a great book.
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Read in January, 2007
Much better than the first book in the series, but still not quite what I expect from clarke.
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Read in May, 2008
Well, the story was a little flat and somehow the book was not very engaging.
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Excellent, exciting even better than the first book. Definitely worth the read.
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Read in February, 2007
If you liked watching 'Armageddon' then read this.
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