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I read this as a teenager. It was on a list I had to read by some deadline we had in high school. I wasn't too thrilled to be forced to read science fiction. But obviously, reading the book changed my mind about books that try to focus on the consequences of increasingly sophisticated technologies and the ramifications of "progress." Hal, of course, is my favorite character. I don't much remember the rest of the plot details or other characters, but I plan to re-read this one. This and Ender's g
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Probably my favorite movie is 2001, and I know that part of that is due to its mystery. I was hesitant to finally read this book, but now I'm immensely grateful that I have. Not only does it provide much more detail and context, it has a lucid conclusion but still exciting about what is implied to come.
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