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Arthur C. Clarke
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Binding
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Number of Pages
272
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a science fiction novel for adults that blends space adventure with hard science. At its heart lies a race against time to prevent an asteroid from destroying civilization, tested by the tension between faith and reason and the ingenuity of a crew pressed to their limits. The intended reader is fans of thoughtful, science-driven space stories who relish ethical choices, technical realism, and high-stakes suspense. The tone is urgent, awe-filled, and intellectually provocative.
The narrative is story-led, following a seasoned captain and his diverse crew aboard a starship as they confront a planetary threat. The science is grounded in plausible astrophysics and engineering challenges, and the pacing is cinematic—shifting between mission briefings, in-flight decisions, and quiet moments of reflection. Readers are invited into a world where every diagnostic readout and calculation matters, and where leadership under pressure determines the difference between catastrophe and survival.
Readers experience a blend of strategic problem-solving, real-time collaboration, and human drama as the crew weighs competing solutions, sacrifices, and the moral weight of their choices. The reading journey moves from technical debates to high-velocity maneuvers through space, with vivid scenes that illuminate both the grandeur of space and the grit of science-led action.
Readers finish with a sense of wonder at human capability, a renewed curiosity about the cosmos, and a lasting appreciation for the sacrifices involved in safeguarding the future. The story inspires confidence in scientific problem-solving, curiosity about space, and a perspective on courage that lingers long after the last page is turned.
Product Details
Author
Arthur C. Clarke
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
272
Language
English
SKU
9780553568714
ISBN
9780553568714
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
10.5x1.6x17cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 599
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