It is hard to imagine how Arthur imagined those scenes out in space, when space travel is still a matter of imagination. And the plots in the story: AI revolting, space travel, the born of civilization etc.... is so familiar to modern SF readers which proves the influence o
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A excellent novel.
It is hard to imagine how Arthur imagined those scenes out in space, when space travel is still a matter of imagination. And the plots in the story: AI revolting, space travel, the born of civilization etc.... is so familiar to modern SF readers which proves the influence of this book.
Like Asimov's work this novel will give you a sense of greatness of the universe, which is much less subtle in modern SF stories. They are good at showing you how big the universe is outside our little Earth.
Due to some changes in living habit, I spent a lot more time in completing this book. indeed once I though I won't be able to complete it, the first 2/3 of the book is on some trivial matters which are frankly a bit too plain.
Due to some changes in living habit, I spent a lot more time in completing this book. indeed once I though I won't be able to complete it, the first 2/3 of the book is on some trivial matters which are frankly a bit too plain.
But as the story unfolds, it is these trivial scene that add up to the climax. The sense of loss of Kathy and Tommy, the sheer injustice of the situation and the indifference of those who once matters most to Kath and Tommy (the guardians) are immensely shocking, and how they go on with their lives after the truth unfolds show the great inner strength.
Overall this is a great read, a very well constructed SF piece. A simple theme but contains a deep impact in it.
The Art of Racing in the Rain
It's about how one should pursue things that are truly important.
It's about how one should stay on the track that truly leads them to those things.
It's about how to stay cool and focus despite adversary and setbacks.
All this told by a dog, a dog who is a race car driver in its h ... (continue)
It's about how one should pursue things that are truly important.
It's about how one should stay on the track that truly leads them to those things.
It's about how to stay cool and focus despite adversary and setbacks.
All this told by a dog, a dog who is a race car driver in its heart.
2001: A Space Odyssey
A excellent novel.
It is hard to imagine how Arthur imagined those scenes out in space, when space travel is still a matter of imagination. And the plots in the story: AI revolting, space travel, the born of civilization etc.... is so familiar to modern SF readers which proves the influence o ... (continue)
A excellent novel.
It is hard to imagine how Arthur imagined those scenes out in space, when space travel is still a matter of imagination. And the plots in the story: AI revolting, space travel, the born of civilization etc.... is so familiar to modern SF readers which proves the influence of this book.
Like Asimov's work this novel will give you a sense of greatness of the universe, which is much less subtle in modern SF stories. They are good at showing you how big the universe is outside our little Earth.
香港2.0
如你希望了解以香港為中心的角度了解資訊科技/電訊政策，這本書實在不可不看。
因為，這類題目在香港相信莫乃光是只此一家，別無分號了~
花渡
***This comment contains spoilers! ***
這本書很不錯，但感覺，總有點怪怪的。
就如鐘偉民在書末所記，「《花渡》...滴水不漏。角色，在銅牆裡放槍，每一粒子彈，彈來彈去，最終，無不命中目標。」這可說是確實的做到了。
書中角色，主角們無需多說，趙小瀾的三個化身(其實三個人物有點三位一體的感覺。但因趙小瀾最早出現，姑且將就一下)和尾生的恩怨固然叫人看得著迷。但連出場不多的「悍匪」到最後都要拉上一點關係，給人的感覺就太過計算了。
當然，全書的意象是那個「會苦池」。池中錦鯉終其一生也找不到出口，書中人物也應當如是。
只是，如真實的人生也是這樣，就不免令人覺得太過傷感了。
Never Let Me Go
***This comment contains spoilers! ***
It is a very sad story.
Due to some changes in living habit, I spent a lot more time in completing this book. indeed once I though I won't be able to complete it, the first 2/3 of the book is on some trivial matters which are frankly a bit too plain.
But as the story unfolds, it is the ... (continue)
It is a very sad story.
Due to some changes in living habit, I spent a lot more time in completing this book. indeed once I though I won't be able to complete it, the first 2/3 of the book is on some trivial matters which are frankly a bit too plain.
But as the story unfolds, it is these trivial scene that add up to the climax. The sense of loss of Kathy and Tommy, the sheer injustice of the situation and the indifference of those who once matters most to Kath and Tommy (the guardians) are immensely shocking, and how they go on with their lives after the truth unfolds show the great inner strength.
Overall this is a great read, a very well constructed SF piece. A simple theme but contains a deep impact in it.