The Gods Themselves
by:
Isaac Asimov (author)
Only a few know the terrifying truth--an outcast Earth scientist, a rebellious alien inhabitant of a dying planet, a lunar-born human intuitionist who senses the imminent annihilation of the Sun. They know the truth--but who will listen? They have foreseen the cost of abundant energy--but who...
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Only a few know the terrifying truth--an outcast Earth scientist, a rebellious alien inhabitant of a dying planet, a lunar-born human intuitionist who senses the imminent annihilation of the Sun. They know the truth--but who will listen? They have foreseen the cost of abundant energy--but who will believe? These few beings, human and alien, hold the key to the Earth's survival.From the Paperback edition.
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Format: mass market paperback
ISBN:
9780345318312 (0345318315)
Publish date: October 12th 1984
Publisher: Del Rey Books
Pages no: 288
Edition language: English
Category:
Fantasy,
Adventure,
Science Fiction Fantasy,
Classics,
Novels,
Science Fiction,
Literature,
American,
Space,
Speculative Fiction,
Aliens
The Gods Themselves by Isaac Asimov is organized into 3 distinct parts. The first follows a young physicist doing research on the history of the Electron Pump which is a nifty invention providing unlimited energy for all of humanity. He comes to believe that the 'Father of the Electron Pump' is mere...
"Mit der Dummheit kämpfen Götter selbst vergebens."Friedrich SchillerI admired it much more than I actually enjoyed it. Asimov's ideas are brilliant but his characters are somewhat bloodless and cardboard. Even when he tries to work against this it comes out all embarrassing. The third section on th...
A somewhat interesting book that was up and down in holding my interest. It does wrap up the story very well in the end and the last part raised my rating from a 3 to a 4.
A somewhat interesting book that was up and down in holding my interest. It does wrap up the story very well in the end and the last part raised my rating from a 3 to a 4.
The title of this book is a part of a longer title, which is used to split up the three sections of the book: Against Stupidity the Gods Themselves Contend in Vain'. I believe that that is actually an Ancient Greek saying, which is not surprising at all. Nope, as it turns out I am incorrect (thankyo...
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