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2001: A Space Odyssey

by Arthur C. Clarke · 1968

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On the Moon, an enigma is uncovered.

So great are the implications of this discovery that for the first time men are sent out deep into our solar system.

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But long before their destination is reached, things begin to go horribly, inexplicably wrong...

One of the greatest-selling science fiction novels of our time, this classic book will grip you to the very end.

Genre
aliens and first contactscience fictionfantasyspace operaadventure
Themes
moviesartificial intelligencetechnology
Setting
2000s21st centuryfutureAfricamoon
Mood
intrigueaction packedthought provokingintense
Subject
science
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 297 pages

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