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2061: Odyssey Three (Space Odyssey, Bk 3)
2061 Odyssey Three - Space Odyssey, Bk 3
Author: Arthur C. Clarke
ISBN-13: 9780345413987
ISBN-10: 0345413989
Publication Date: 2/25/1997
Pages: 304
Rating:
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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3.6 stars, based on 23 ratings
Publisher: Del Rey
Book Type: Paperback
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doctorslime avatar reviewed 2061: Odyssey Three (Space Odyssey, Bk 3) on + 241 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
First there was 2001, Then 2010 the mission to jupiter, then there was 2061 the third mission...Yes there is a fourth mission 3001. This review is about 2061. In 2061 Heywood Floyd the only survivor of the two previous missions returns to once again confront Dave Bowman, or what ever Dave has become, and a newly independent HAL, along with the power of an alien race that has decided Humanity is to play a place in the evolution of the galaxy whether it wishes to or not. Is this Creative Design? You need only to read to find out.
wss4 avatar reviewed 2061: Odyssey Three (Space Odyssey, Bk 3) on + 389 more book reviews
In 2061, Heywood Floyd must once again confront Dave Bowman, a newly independent HAL, and the limitless power of an unseen alien race that has decided that Mankind is to play a role in the evolution of the galaxy--whether it wants to or not. Continuing the spellbinding excitement begun in 2001: A Space Odyssey.
reviewed 2061: Odyssey Three (Space Odyssey, Bk 3) on + 136 more book reviews
A worthy sequel to the 2001 books
reviewed 2061: Odyssey Three (Space Odyssey, Bk 3) on + 458 more book reviews
Good science fiction.
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The Third book in the Space Odyessey Series.
reviewed 2061: Odyssey Three (Space Odyssey, Bk 3) on + 41 more book reviews
not as good as books one and two but still fun to read
reviewed 2061: Odyssey Three (Space Odyssey, Bk 3) on + 3 more book reviews
Another quick and interesting read. I couldn't put it down. Carries on the story of Heywood Floyd and , belatedly, Dave Bowman and Hal. The plots for all the Odyssey books have been interesting, though I knew the surprise of Mt. Zeus at the beginning of the book. I wish more had been done with Bowman and Hal.
reviewed 2061: Odyssey Three (Space Odyssey, Bk 3) on + 495 more book reviews
Third book of 2001: Space Odyssey trilogy
nccorthu avatar reviewed 2061: Odyssey Three (Space Odyssey, Bk 3) on + 569 more book reviews
If you have liked the first 2 of Clarke's Odyssey series you'll like this one. a bit more knowledge about the monolith.
reviewed 2061: Odyssey Three (Space Odyssey, Bk 3) on + 37 more book reviews
The final installment of the saga that began with Clarke's epic, 2001: A Space Odyssey. A must read for any fan of science fiction!!!
Kibi avatar reviewed 2061: Odyssey Three (Space Odyssey, Bk 3) on + 582 more book reviews
Classic Arthur C. Clarke, July 14, 2001
Reviewer: Roger A. Mccoy (Stockton, CA USA)

It's true that 2061 doesn't add much to the series in terms of learning about the monoliths or Bowman -- in fact, it would probably be LESS confusing to skip this book and read 3001 instead (the "Trinity" and "3001" chapters don't mesh well with what comes later). But if you truly appreciate Arthur C. Clarke's writing, you'll probably enjoy this book. Just like with 2001, 2010, 3001, and Rendezvous with Rama, Clarke takes you on a voyage into a world of his creation, giving you the chance to explore it and marvel at it. Although the voyage to Halley's comet is completely unnecessary in plot terms, it is a classic example of Clarke acting as a tour guide on a fascinating voyage through his world. Also, this book is another milestone in Clarke's progress as a character author -- a change that can be seen as you move through Clarke's 2001 saga. Don't expect any answers to questions you may have about 2001/2010, but if you enjoy Clarke touring you through the universe, it is definitely a worthy read.
reviewed 2061: Odyssey Three (Space Odyssey, Bk 3) on + 249 more book reviews
Now, in 2061: odyssey three, Arthur C. Clarke revisits the most famous future ever imagined, as two expeditions into space are inextricably tangled by human necessity and the immutable laws of physics. And Heywood Floyd, survivor of two previous encounters with the mysterious monolith, must once again confront Dave Bowman--or whatever Bowman has become--a newly independent HAL, and the power of an alien race that has decided Mankind is to play a part in the evolution of the galaxy whether it wishes to or not.
wallja99 avatar reviewed 2061: Odyssey Three (Space Odyssey, Bk 3) on + 56 more book reviews
Good Book, Plot is a bit thin but he explain a lot about the other books and their characters.
kera108 avatar reviewed 2061: Odyssey Three (Space Odyssey, Bk 3) on + 54 more book reviews
Revisiting the most famous future ever imagined.
tish avatar reviewed 2061: Odyssey Three (Space Odyssey, Bk 3) on + 384 more book reviews
From Library Journal
Fifty years after the alien message forbidding humans to approach the moon Europa, an expedition to Halley's Comet is forced to violate the prohibition in the name of mercy. Though lacking the lyrical prose of The Songs of Distant Earth , Clarke's latest addition to the story begun in 2001: a space odyssey will entertain fans of the "black monolith." For large sf collections. JC
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