2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke

2001: A Space Odyssey

Space Odyssey #1

Arthur C. Clarke with Dick Hill (Narrator)

6 hours, 42 minutes first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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It has been more than forty years since the publication of this classic science fiction novel that changed the way we look at the stars and ourselves. From the savannas of Africa at the dawn of mankind to the rings of Saturn as man adventures to t...

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Community Reviews

4.03
based on 17,789 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 82%

mysterious: 72%

reflective: 43%

tense: 35%

challenging: 30%

dark: 18%

inspiring: 17%

informative: 12%

hopeful: 10%

emotional: 9%

sad: 2%

funny: 1%


Pace

22% of readers chose fast
52% of readers chose medium
25% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

75% of readers chose Plot
19% of readers chose A mix
3% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

15% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
56% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

21% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
44% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
78% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

11% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
69% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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