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Bantam (1993), Edition: 2nd printing, Hardcover, 226 pages
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Fiction. Science Fiction. HTML: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 Su… (more)
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LibraryThing member Eyejaybee
This is one of Clarke's later works, and less well known than his classics from his vintage period during the late 1970s and through the 1980s but it ranks with his best. All his finest traits are on display - plausible and empathetic characters, a well-constructed plot and a scientific context
The novel is set in the late twenty-second century at a time when Earth has established colonies on Mars and beyond. Quite by chance, amateur astronomer Dr Angus Miller discovers a new asteroid moving through the far reaches of the solar system. Closer inspection shows that its path will put it on a collision course with Earth. Given its immense size it seems that the impact will be as catastrophic as that which caused the demise of the dinosaurs some 65 million years ago.
In recognition of its lethal potential the asteroid is name Kali, after the fierce, retributive Hindu goddess. Earth is not defenceless, though, and plans are brought into play to try to deflect Kali from its current course. Robert Singh, captain of the spaceship Goliath stationed at the Lagrange Point beyond Jupiter's orbit, is ordered to go to Kali, and attach a fission motor and huge supplies of fuel, with a view to nudging Kali off its current course. A deviation of even a few centimetres should be sufficient at that distance to push Kali far enough away from its lethal course and save the home planet.
This all sounds far too simple and straightforward, and there has to be a catch. Back on Earth religious fundamentalism rears its head, in the guise of Chrislam, a hybrid faith that had established a strong hold over millions of followers during the twenty-first century. Chrislamists see the threat posed by Kali as a divine sign - if it impacts with Earth and wreaks havoc, killing billions of people, then that will be the will of God, and his followers will join him in Heaven and enjoy his everlasting redemption. If, on the other hand, it passes safely by, then God will have intervened and shown his divine mercy.
Clarke gives us an engaging story embellished with touches of satire, comedy and emotion. All in all a heady mix, and Clarke shows how powerful and worthy science fiction can be, when crafted by a master.
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that is technically viable yet also readily accessible to even the most scientifically ignorant (among the ranks of whom I immediately declare myself).The novel is set in the late twenty-second century at a time when Earth has established colonies on Mars and beyond. Quite by chance, amateur astronomer Dr Angus Miller discovers a new asteroid moving through the far reaches of the solar system. Closer inspection shows that its path will put it on a collision course with Earth. Given its immense size it seems that the impact will be as catastrophic as that which caused the demise of the dinosaurs some 65 million years ago.
In recognition of its lethal potential the asteroid is name Kali, after the fierce, retributive Hindu goddess. Earth is not defenceless, though, and plans are brought into play to try to deflect Kali from its current course. Robert Singh, captain of the spaceship Goliath stationed at the Lagrange Point beyond Jupiter's orbit, is ordered to go to Kali, and attach a fission motor and huge supplies of fuel, with a view to nudging Kali off its current course. A deviation of even a few centimetres should be sufficient at that distance to push Kali far enough away from its lethal course and save the home planet.
This all sounds far too simple and straightforward, and there has to be a catch. Back on Earth religious fundamentalism rears its head, in the guise of Chrislam, a hybrid faith that had established a strong hold over millions of followers during the twenty-first century. Chrislamists see the threat posed by Kali as a divine sign - if it impacts with Earth and wreaks havoc, killing billions of people, then that will be the will of God, and his followers will join him in Heaven and enjoy his everlasting redemption. If, on the other hand, it passes safely by, then God will have intervened and shown his divine mercy.
Clarke gives us an engaging story embellished with touches of satire, comedy and emotion. All in all a heady mix, and Clarke shows how powerful and worthy science fiction can be, when crafted by a master.
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LibraryThing member RandyStafford
My reaction to reading this novel in 1998. Spoilers follow.
I liked this expansion of the short story of the same name. Its origins as a tale commissioned by Time magazine to explore life in the “new millennium” explains Clarke’s narrative strategy. Rather than the multi character strategy of
The writing is breezy and very skillful – much like Clarke’s chatty autobiography (Astounding Days) – and suspenseful with an informative afterword about the scientific facts behind the tale. The plot of the comet being split in two, the Goliath sacrificing itself to save Earth, the large chunk missing earth and the smaller chunk hitting were all suspenseful and show up in the movie Deep Impact. Time said the novel was part of the source for the movie. However, Clarke was uncredited.
I liked this expansion of the short story of the same name. Its origins as a tale commissioned by Time magazine to explore life in the “new millennium” explains Clarke’s narrative strategy. Rather than the multi character strategy of
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Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle’s Lucifer’s Hammer (one of the Big Rock Hits the Earth novels Clarke mentions in his afterword) Clarke does a charming, old-fashioned (in a 70s or 60s kind of way), implausible travelogue of a world of plenty, mobile homes in the truest sense, tamed tigers, instant knowledge about everything, guilt-free and common bisexual couplings and threesomes and foursomes, and space travel. The writing is breezy and very skillful – much like Clarke’s chatty autobiography (Astounding Days) – and suspenseful with an informative afterword about the scientific facts behind the tale. The plot of the comet being split in two, the Goliath sacrificing itself to save Earth, the large chunk missing earth and the smaller chunk hitting were all suspenseful and show up in the movie Deep Impact. Time said the novel was part of the source for the movie. However, Clarke was uncredited.
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LibraryThing member santhony
I know that I read this science fiction work many years ago. Recently, while preparing to take a two day hunting trip, I went into my library looking for a short and easy paperback to take along, and this was just what I was looking for. While I vaguely remembered it, it had been long enough that I
First, this is a very short novel; so short that it might actually qualify as a novella. Originally presented as a magazine article, it was beefed up a little to its present form. It is slightly over 200 pages long, but consists of about 60 chapters, some as short as a page and a half, each chapter having a large heading and beginning mid-page. As a result, many of the 200 pages are half empty. I would guess it is the equivalent of about a 150 page book, easily readable in one four hour sitting.
Though short, I found it very engaging and well researched, as you would expect from an author of Clarke’s stature. It is thought provoking and contains enough real life issues and currency to create some sense of alarm to the reader. I wouldn’t label it a science fiction classic, but can certainly recommend it to anyone looking for something to fill a rainy afternoon or day at the beach.
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couldn’t remember any details.First, this is a very short novel; so short that it might actually qualify as a novella. Originally presented as a magazine article, it was beefed up a little to its present form. It is slightly over 200 pages long, but consists of about 60 chapters, some as short as a page and a half, each chapter having a large heading and beginning mid-page. As a result, many of the 200 pages are half empty. I would guess it is the equivalent of about a 150 page book, easily readable in one four hour sitting.
Though short, I found it very engaging and well researched, as you would expect from an author of Clarke’s stature. It is thought provoking and contains enough real life issues and currency to create some sense of alarm to the reader. I wouldn’t label it a science fiction classic, but can certainly recommend it to anyone looking for something to fill a rainy afternoon or day at the beach.
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LibraryThing member Eyejaybee
This is one of Clarke's later novels, and less well known than some of his classic stories from his vintage period during the late 1970s and through the 1980s. It does, however, ranks with the best of his books. All his customary traits are on display: plausible and empathetic characters, a
The novel is set in the late twenty-second century at a time when Earth has established colonies on Mars and beyond. Quite by chance, amateur astronomer Dr Angus Miller discovers a new asteroid moving through the far reaches of the solar system. Closer inspection shows that its trajectory will put it on a collision course with Earth. Given its immense size it soon becomes evident that the impact will be as catastrophic as that which caused the demise of the dinosaurs some 65 million years ago.
In recognition of its lethal potential the asteroid is name Kali, after the fierce, retributive Hindu goddess. Earth is not defenceless, though, and plans are brought into play to try to deflect Kali from its current course. Robert Singh, captain of the spaceship Goliath stationed at the Lagrange Point towards Jupiter's orbit, is ordered to go to Kali, and attach a fission motor and huge supplies of fuel, with a view to nudging Kali off its current course. A deviation of even a few centimetres should be sufficient at that distance to push Kali far enough away from its lethal course and save the home planet.
This all sounds far too simple and straightforward, and there has to be a catch. Back on Earth religious fundamentalism rears its head, in the guise of Chrislam, a hybrid faith that had established a strong hold over millions of followers during the twenty-first century. Chrislamists see the threat posed by Kali as a divine sign - if it impacts with Earth and wreaks havoc, killing billions of people, then that will be the will of God, and his followers will join him in Heaven and enjoy his everlasting redemption. If, on the other hand, it passes safely by, then God will have intervened and shown his divine mercy.
Clarke gives us an engaging story embellished with touches of satire, comedy and emotion. All in all a heady mix, and Clarke shows how powerful and worthy science fiction can be, when crafted by a master.
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well-constructed plot and a scientific context that is technically viable yet also readily accessible to even the most scientifically ignorant (among whose ranks I immediately declare myself).The novel is set in the late twenty-second century at a time when Earth has established colonies on Mars and beyond. Quite by chance, amateur astronomer Dr Angus Miller discovers a new asteroid moving through the far reaches of the solar system. Closer inspection shows that its trajectory will put it on a collision course with Earth. Given its immense size it soon becomes evident that the impact will be as catastrophic as that which caused the demise of the dinosaurs some 65 million years ago.
In recognition of its lethal potential the asteroid is name Kali, after the fierce, retributive Hindu goddess. Earth is not defenceless, though, and plans are brought into play to try to deflect Kali from its current course. Robert Singh, captain of the spaceship Goliath stationed at the Lagrange Point towards Jupiter's orbit, is ordered to go to Kali, and attach a fission motor and huge supplies of fuel, with a view to nudging Kali off its current course. A deviation of even a few centimetres should be sufficient at that distance to push Kali far enough away from its lethal course and save the home planet.
This all sounds far too simple and straightforward, and there has to be a catch. Back on Earth religious fundamentalism rears its head, in the guise of Chrislam, a hybrid faith that had established a strong hold over millions of followers during the twenty-first century. Chrislamists see the threat posed by Kali as a divine sign - if it impacts with Earth and wreaks havoc, killing billions of people, then that will be the will of God, and his followers will join him in Heaven and enjoy his everlasting redemption. If, on the other hand, it passes safely by, then God will have intervened and shown his divine mercy.
Clarke gives us an engaging story embellished with touches of satire, comedy and emotion. All in all a heady mix, and Clarke shows how powerful and worthy science fiction can be, when crafted by a master.
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LibraryThing member aarondesk
I generally like Clarke. He writes in a fairly simple style with short chapters. Just the right type of writing if you only have a few minutes to read. However, one problem I've found with Clarke is that all his books seem to blend together. I guess an author gets a style and sticks with it.
The
I was really surprised to find the book was published in the early 90s. The book is clearly a product of the 60s/70s based on the writing/themes of the book. In any case, if you like Clarke it's probably a good read. Otherwise maybe a pass.
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book isn't anything earth-shattering. I liked the "big picture" view of everything, but there wasn't a lot of tense plot points. At different parts of the book I thought something dramatic was going to happen, but it didn't. Clarke really was driving in the historical facts in this one, which was at times annoying; it's hard to imagine people sitting around, talking like "Remember 200 years ago when on earth they did this...". In fact the book is almost a history of earth up to the future date. The ending is a little anti-climactic, but that's a typical Clarke-ism.I was really surprised to find the book was published in the early 90s. The book is clearly a product of the 60s/70s based on the writing/themes of the book. In any case, if you like Clarke it's probably a good read. Otherwise maybe a pass.
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LibraryThing member seldombites
I still have not decided whether or not I liked The Hammer of God. The characters were quite flat and the story un-engaging, and there were loads of seemingly unnecessary boring bits of commentary. However, there were some interesting observations and viewpoints expressed, as well as some
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interesting conceptions for the future of mankind. For me, the best aspect of the book was Kali. A rather small percentage of the story actually takes place on Kali, yet her presence is felt. Through all the flashbacks and commentaries we feel the ominous, brooding presence that is Kali, lending a sense of doom to the entire novel. This book is difficult to classify. I'm afraid readers will simply have to judge for themselves. Show Less
LibraryThing member readafew
If you ask someone about famous Sci-Fi authors Clarke is one of the names that quite often is listed. So I figured I should try reading one of his. I picked Hammer of God mostly because I found a nice cheap hardcover edition and hoped that wasn't a reflection on the quality.
This book takes place
Overall this was pretty good story, well written and engaging. However, I wouldn't call it inspired or exceptional by any means. it's a decent read and more than fluff, but not a whole lot. I plan to try at least one more Clarke, most likely 2001: A Space Odyssey.
This book takes place
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in 2110, humanity has done a good job of exploring the solar system, has colonies on both Mars and the Moon and outposts on several other celestial bodies as well as found a way to extend life expectancy past 100. Even war as we know it today is effectively abolished, and Weapons of Mass Destruction have all be dismantled years earlier. Which is why, when an amateur astronomer discovers a large asteroid on a collision course with Earth, the first reaction was to try and mount a big engine on it to push it off course and not just blow it to smithereens. This of course gives us our story. Overall this was pretty good story, well written and engaging. However, I wouldn't call it inspired or exceptional by any means. it's a decent read and more than fluff, but not a whole lot. I plan to try at least one more Clarke, most likely 2001: A Space Odyssey.
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LibraryThing member melydia
This was my first Clarke book, and though I'm generally pretty unenthusiastic about death-comet-hurtling-towards-Earth stories, this one was surprisingly good. Clarke is clearly an idea guy; much of the story is about the various technologies that have emerged over the next couple hundred years,
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with only smaller parts devoted to the trials of the characters. Usually this sort of thing would turn me off, which probably says a lot for the talent of Clarke. I read this book over the course of about 30 hours, including a lengthy flight, where I rarely can read for very long at a stretch. So that's saying something. Certainly worth picking up if you're a fan of SF. Show Less
LibraryThing member sf_addict
Pretty goodf tale of an impenidng encounter with a large meteor!
LibraryThing member avar
Not one of my favorite Clarke novels. As detailed in the appendix it was originally a short story, and didn't survive the elongation well.
There are a lot of tangential plotlines that could be shortened or left out altogether. An interesting book overall, but it could have been at least 50 pages
There are a lot of tangential plotlines that could be shortened or left out altogether. An interesting book overall, but it could have been at least 50 pages
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LibraryThing member Eyejaybee
This is one of Clarke's later works, and less well known than his classics from his vintage period during the late 1970s and through the 1980s but it ranks with his best. All his finest traits are on display - plausible and empathetic characters, a well-constructed plot and a scientific context
The novel is set in the late twenty-second century at a time when Earth has established colonies on Mars and beyond. Quite by chance, amateur astronomer Dr Angus Miller discovers a new asteroid moving through the far reaches of the solar system. Closer inspection shows that its path will put it on a collision course with Earth. Given its immense size it seems that the impact will be as catastrophic as that which caused the demise of the dinosaurs some 65 million years ago.
In recognition of its lethal potential the asteroid is name Kali, after the fierce, retributive Hindu goddess. Earth is not defenceless, though, and plans are brought into play to try to deflect Kali from its current course. Robert Singh, captain of the spaceship Goliath stationed at the Lagrange Point beyond Jupiter's orbit, is ordered to go to Kali, and attach a fission motor and huge supplies of fuel, with a view to nudging Kali off its current course. A deviation of even a few centimetres should be sufficient at that distance to push Kali far enough away from its lethal course and save the home planet.
This all sounds far too simple and straightforward, and there has to be a catch. Back on Earth religious fundamentalism rears its head, in the guise of Chrislam, a hybrid faith that had established a strong hold over millions of followers during the twenty-first century. Chrislamists see the threat posed by Kali as a divine sign - if it impacts with Earth and wreaks havoc, killing billions of people, then that will be the will of God, and his followers will join him in Heaven and enjoy his everlasting redemption. If, on the other hand, it passes safely by, then God will have intervened and shown his divine mercy.
Clarke gives us an engaging story embellished with touches of satire, comedy and emotion. All in all a heady mix, and Clarke shows how powerful and worthy science fiction can be, when crafted by a master.
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that is technically viable yet also readily accessible to even the most scientifically ignorant (among the ranks of whom I immediately declare myself).The novel is set in the late twenty-second century at a time when Earth has established colonies on Mars and beyond. Quite by chance, amateur astronomer Dr Angus Miller discovers a new asteroid moving through the far reaches of the solar system. Closer inspection shows that its path will put it on a collision course with Earth. Given its immense size it seems that the impact will be as catastrophic as that which caused the demise of the dinosaurs some 65 million years ago.
In recognition of its lethal potential the asteroid is name Kali, after the fierce, retributive Hindu goddess. Earth is not defenceless, though, and plans are brought into play to try to deflect Kali from its current course. Robert Singh, captain of the spaceship Goliath stationed at the Lagrange Point beyond Jupiter's orbit, is ordered to go to Kali, and attach a fission motor and huge supplies of fuel, with a view to nudging Kali off its current course. A deviation of even a few centimetres should be sufficient at that distance to push Kali far enough away from its lethal course and save the home planet.
This all sounds far too simple and straightforward, and there has to be a catch. Back on Earth religious fundamentalism rears its head, in the guise of Chrislam, a hybrid faith that had established a strong hold over millions of followers during the twenty-first century. Chrislamists see the threat posed by Kali as a divine sign - if it impacts with Earth and wreaks havoc, killing billions of people, then that will be the will of God, and his followers will join him in Heaven and enjoy his everlasting redemption. If, on the other hand, it passes safely by, then God will have intervened and shown his divine mercy.
Clarke gives us an engaging story embellished with touches of satire, comedy and emotion. All in all a heady mix, and Clarke shows how powerful and worthy science fiction can be, when crafted by a master.
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LibraryThing member andyray
Clarke is in the strength of his mature "style" here, bouncing back and forth in small clips of time and, frankly, wearingt the reader out. But each clip by itselfr is interesting enough to keep going and when he settles down about two-thirds of the way through, we are glad we stuck with it.
LibraryThing member Carl_Alves
In The Hammer of God, a comet threatens to destroy human life on the planet Earth. This doesn’t represent all of humanity, since humans have colonized the moon and the planet Mars, so in a worst case scenario, the human race lives on. Tasked with the monumental challenge of redirecting the comet
If you strip down the book to its basic plot, it’s about the size of a long short story or a short novella. There isn’t really a whole lot to it. Mostly the novel is a series of flashbacks and backstory, but there wasn’t a whole lot of meat on the bones so to speak. As a result, there wasn’t a whole lot of continuity in the novel and it felt very scattered. It was a quick read, but at the same time it seemed there was a significant amount of fluff. Ultimately, I thought it was a solid read but it didn’t wow me.
Carl Alves – author of Reconquest: Mother Earth
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is Captain Singh and his crew of scientists on the Goliath with a laser weapon that is designed to slightly redirect the course of the comet so that it doesn’t splatter Earth. Plan B is to use a massive warhead attached to a missile, which still may not solve the problem, only splinter the comet into many smaller pieces, which still may do serious damage.If you strip down the book to its basic plot, it’s about the size of a long short story or a short novella. There isn’t really a whole lot to it. Mostly the novel is a series of flashbacks and backstory, but there wasn’t a whole lot of meat on the bones so to speak. As a result, there wasn’t a whole lot of continuity in the novel and it felt very scattered. It was a quick read, but at the same time it seemed there was a significant amount of fluff. Ultimately, I thought it was a solid read but it didn’t wow me.
Carl Alves – author of Reconquest: Mother Earth
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LibraryThing member Eyejaybee
This is one of Clarke's later novels, and less well known than some of his classic stories from his vintage period during the late 1970s and through the 1980s. It does, however, rank with the best of his books. All his customary traits are on display: plausible and empathetic characters, a
The novel is set in the late twenty-second century at a time when Earth has established colonies on Mars and beyond. Quite by chance, amateur astronomer Dr Angus Miller discovers a new asteroid moving through the far reaches of the solar system. Closer inspection shows that its trajectory will put it on a collision course with Earth. Given its immense size it soon becomes evident that the impact will be as catastrophic as that which caused the demise of the dinosaurs some 65 million years ago.
In recognition of its lethal potential the asteroid is name Kali, after the fierce, retributive Hindu goddess. Earth is not defenceless, though, and plans are brought into play to try to deflect Kali from its current course. Robert Singh, captain of the spaceship Goliath stationed at the Lagrange Point ahead of Jupiter's orbit, is ordered to go to Kali, and attach a fission motor and huge supplies of fuel, with a view to nudging Kali off its current course. A deviation of even a few centimetres that far out should be sufficient at that distance to deflect Kali sufficiently away from its lethal course and save the home planet.
This all sounds far too simple and straightforward, and there has to be a catch. Back on Earth religious fundamentalism rears its head, in the guise of Chrislam, a hybrid faith that had established a strong hold over millions of followers during the twenty-first century. Chrislamists see the threat posed by Kali as a divine sign - if it impacts with Earth and wreaks havoc, killing billions of people, then that will be the will of God, and his followers will join him in Heaven and enjoy his everlasting redemption. If, on the other hand, it passes safely by, then God will have intervened and shown his divine mercy.
Clarke gives us an engaging story embellished with touches of satire, comedy and emotion. All in all, a heady mix, and Clarke shows how powerful and worthy science fiction can be, when crafted by a master.
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well-constructed plot and a scientific context that is technically viable yet also readily accessible to even the most scientifically ignorant (among whose ranks I immediately declare myself).The novel is set in the late twenty-second century at a time when Earth has established colonies on Mars and beyond. Quite by chance, amateur astronomer Dr Angus Miller discovers a new asteroid moving through the far reaches of the solar system. Closer inspection shows that its trajectory will put it on a collision course with Earth. Given its immense size it soon becomes evident that the impact will be as catastrophic as that which caused the demise of the dinosaurs some 65 million years ago.
In recognition of its lethal potential the asteroid is name Kali, after the fierce, retributive Hindu goddess. Earth is not defenceless, though, and plans are brought into play to try to deflect Kali from its current course. Robert Singh, captain of the spaceship Goliath stationed at the Lagrange Point ahead of Jupiter's orbit, is ordered to go to Kali, and attach a fission motor and huge supplies of fuel, with a view to nudging Kali off its current course. A deviation of even a few centimetres that far out should be sufficient at that distance to deflect Kali sufficiently away from its lethal course and save the home planet.
This all sounds far too simple and straightforward, and there has to be a catch. Back on Earth religious fundamentalism rears its head, in the guise of Chrislam, a hybrid faith that had established a strong hold over millions of followers during the twenty-first century. Chrislamists see the threat posed by Kali as a divine sign - if it impacts with Earth and wreaks havoc, killing billions of people, then that will be the will of God, and his followers will join him in Heaven and enjoy his everlasting redemption. If, on the other hand, it passes safely by, then God will have intervened and shown his divine mercy.
Clarke gives us an engaging story embellished with touches of satire, comedy and emotion. All in all, a heady mix, and Clarke shows how powerful and worthy science fiction can be, when crafted by a master.
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LibraryThing member john257hopper
This late work by the author deals with an SF cliche, an asteroid on track to crash into Earth and wipe out most life. I have to say that this was not my favourite example of that sub-genre. While Clarke writes with his usual fluency and hard science background, I felt that the whole was less than
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the sum of its (often very good) parts. The main character Robert Singh had a significant backstory, though I found the to-ing and fro-ing within his timeline a little confusing. There was just not enough plot, and not until the last quarter or so did the threat of worldwide destruction really come through. So, all in all, a little disappointing, though a quick read at under 200 pages. Show Less
LibraryThing member lightkensei
I love Arthur C Clarke for his superb world-building and philosophical narrative style, but the man cannot write a suspenseful plot to save his life. Ugh.
LibraryThing member adriel
A Sci-Fi written by the man who wrote about much of the space program long before it came into existence. This book is about a meteor that nearly destroys the earth, a captain from Mars and his crew put their lives on the line to destroy it before it destroys the old civilizations on earth.
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LibraryThing member Yeti21
Solid. Wish it focused on the plot more instead of 'what's happened in human civilization over the last century' but there is a quote in the authors notes that made it make sense. The story was written for Time Magazine as a "snapshot of life on Earth in the next millenium".
Very good last quarter
A couple funny quips throughout. One about Bradbury being "too optimistic" setting a story in... 2001. winkwink.
Very good last quarter
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of the book when we did focus on the plot but the middle was a real slog.A couple funny quips throughout. One about Bradbury being "too optimistic" setting a story in... 2001. winkwink.
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Original publication date
1993
Physical description
208 p.; 9.21 inches
ISBN
0575056169 / 9780575056169