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The Hammer of God
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From one of the bestselling science fiction authors of all time comes this heart-stopping far future novel of an asteroid on a collision course with Earth.
A century into the future, technology has solved most of the problems that have plagued our time. However, a new problem is on the horizon—one greater than humanity has ever faced. A massive asteroid is racing toward Earth, and its impact could destroy all life on the planet.
Immediately after the asteroid—named “Kali” after the Hindu goddess of chaos and destruction—is discovered, the world’s greatest scientists begin researching a way to prevent the disaster. In the meantime, Cpt. Robert Singh, aboard the starship Goliath, may be the only person who can stop the asteroid. But this heroic role may demand the ultimate sacrifice.
“Entertaining . . . [Clark] handles both ideas and characters with deftness and wit.” —Chicago Sun-Times
A century into the future, technology has solved most of the problems that have plagued our time. However, a new problem is on the horizon—one greater than humanity has ever faced. A massive asteroid is racing toward Earth, and its impact could destroy all life on the planet.
Immediately after the asteroid—named “Kali” after the Hindu goddess of chaos and destruction—is discovered, the world’s greatest scientists begin researching a way to prevent the disaster. In the meantime, Cpt. Robert Singh, aboard the starship Goliath, may be the only person who can stop the asteroid. But this heroic role may demand the ultimate sacrifice.
“Entertaining . . . [Clark] handles both ideas and characters with deftness and wit.” —Chicago Sun-Times
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“If Arthur C. Clarke has 1000000 haters, I'm one of them. If he has 1000 haters, I’m still one of them. If he has only 1 hater, it’s me. If Arthur C. Clarke has 0 haters, it means I've chosen to off myself instead of finishing another one of his books.
Imaginative depth of a high school English class project. Dialogue and character development weren't even attempted. Could not tell you the name of a single character and I finished it this morning. Gross misunderstandings of humanity and its relationship to the natural world. Laughable assumptions are made about the state of the world even a few years after this was published.
Talking about the Dalai Lama, Chief Rabbi, and the Pope like they're the Avengers!!! Please!
The English/Americans and the superiority they think they wield over others is pathetic:
"The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics ... was certainly neither a union, nor socialist, nor a republic. On the other side was the United States of America, named with considerably greater accuracy." Mama an illusion behind you <3
Yet, admittedly dropped a couple minor jewels like this depiction of Mars:
If was austerely beautiful, with its reds and ochres and crimsons, not so much hostile to life as utterly indifferent to it. The eye looked in vain for the slightest hint of blue or green. The sun dashed swiftly across the sky, shadows flowed like tides of ink over the canyon floors. Night fell; the stars flashed out briefly, and were banished by another dawn.”
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“Clarke is a favorite author of mine. Nearly every book or short story is thought-provoking and scientifically-grounded without being boring or preachy. This book, written in 1993, was the inspiration behind the asteroid movie craze of 1998 and it is insulting how far short those films fell from the masterful source material (Clarke was not given credit because the stories were significantly altered). It may not be the first celestial body doomsday book, but it's noteworthy for how many novel ideas and concepts it introduces with every chapter, and of course, Clarke's unblinking commentary on humanity's triumphs, failures, and foibles. If you love science fiction and want a quick, accessible read, I definitely recommend this book.”
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About Arthur C. Clarke
One of the most influential science fiction writers of the twentieth and twenty-first century, Arthur C. Clarke is the author of over one hundred novels, novellas, and short story collections that laid the groundwork for the science fiction genre. Combining scientific knowledge and visionary literary aptitude, Clarke's work explored the implications of major scientific discoveries in astonishingly inventive and mystical settings. Clarke's short stories and novels have won numerous Hugo and Nebula Awards, have been translated into more than thirty languages, and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Several of his books, including 2001: A Space Odyssey and 2010: Odyssey II, have been adapted into films that still stand as classic examples of the genre. Without a doubt, Arthur C. Clarke's is one of the most important voices in contemporary science fiction literature.
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