jakej 's review for:

The City and the Stars by Arthur C. Clarke
4.5
adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The first book I've read that truly showcases the wild hopefulness and ambition of Golden Age sci-fi.

A powerful allegory that has only increased in relevance since publication.