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manuphoto 's review for:
The Gods Themselves
by Isaac Asimov
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A very different book from Asimov. I’ve read the entire Foundation and Robot series and it’s nothing like that (except maybe the last quarter of the book). I believe it was part of the point Asimov wanted to make, that he could write alien/sex stories.
It is a mix of hard sci-fi and anthropological sci-fi. The mid section is particularly interesting and the most un-asimovian of the whole book. It is very original, but I get why it might not be for everyone.
It is not as enjoyable to read as other Asimov’s stories (especially the Robot series) but it is a very interesting book nonetheless and I do recommend it to any sci-fi fan.
It is a mix of hard sci-fi and anthropological sci-fi. The mid section is particularly interesting and the most un-asimovian of the whole book. It is very original, but I get why it might not be for everyone.
It is not as enjoyable to read as other Asimov’s stories (especially the Robot series) but it is a very interesting book nonetheless and I do recommend it to any sci-fi fan.