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2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke

ISBN: 9780099326809
Release Date: 08 Dec 1988
Average rating: (read by 149 members)

Categories: Science fiction , Fantasy

2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY tackles the enduring theme of man's place in the universe. On the moon an enigma is uncovered. So great are the implications that, for the first time, men are sent out deep into the solar system. But, before they can reach their destination, things begin to go wrong, horribly wrong.

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	renward
	Rated it 7 months ago

My first ever science fiction novel. Still a favourite.

	ronaldscott
	Rated it 8 months ago

Some of Clark's finest work. Ends on a delicious, ambiguous note, allowing the reader to fill in the blanks. You would do well to just read this and not the rest of the series, which sucks.

	Joetalitarian
	Rated it 10 months ago

Now the movie makes sense!

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