Here I am feeling literary again today! I just finished another good read: 2010: odyssey two by Arthur Clarke. This book continued the saga introduced in one of my earlier book selections 2001: A Space Odyssey. When I finished the original book, I entertained many questionsn abiout what events followed and what fate awaited the characters. This book does its best at answering those questions.
The essential plot of the story is that the astronauts are on a mission to Jupiter to rescue a derelict ship and investigate curious activity on one of the moons. I am amazed at the intuitive nature of science-fiction authors to make you actually visualize and experience what has never been experienced by humans.
The book felt a little "Star Trekky" in parts, but I thoroughly enjoyed the read. My favorite part dealt with the idea of some of the astronauts being able to "hibernate" as they journey to Jupiter. They would literally be put to sleep for months on end. There are definitely some weeks that I would like to hibernate through!
This was a good read; however, you should read the first book in the series prior to reading this one. If you like sci-fi, you will love this book.
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