2010: Odyssey Two A Novel
2010: Odyssey Two A Novel by Arthur C. Clarke is published by Random House Worlds on February 25, 1997, in English, spanning 320 pages. This sequel to 2001: A Space Odyssey follows a joint U.S.-Soviet expedition as they attempt to uncover the fate of the derelict spacecraft Discovery and its mutinous computer, HAL 9000. The mission takes an unexpected turn when a Chinese expedition also targets the same objective, transforming the recovery effort into a competitive race for vital information regarding the mysterious monolith orbiting Jupiter.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines themes of discovery and adventure within the realm of science fiction. As the story unfolds, the being that was once Commander Dave Bowman embarks on a significant mission of his own, adding layers of complexity to the plot. This edition presents a blend of action and philosophical exploration, set against the backdrop of space opera, making it a notable continuation of Clarke’s exploration of humanity’s relationship with technology and the cosmos.
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“A daring romp through the solar system and a worthy successor to 2001.”—Carl Sagan
Nine years after the disastrous Discovery mission to Jupiter in 2001, a joint U.S.-Soviet expedition sets out to rendezvous with the derelict spacecraft—to search the memory banks of the mutinous computer HAL 9000 for clues to what went wrong…and what became of Commander Dave Bowman.
Without warning, a Chinese expedition targets the same objective, turning the recovery mission into a frenzied race for the precious information Discovery may hold about the enigmatic monolith that orbits Jupiter.
Meanwhile, the being that was once Dave Bowman—the only human to unlock the mystery of the monolith—streaks toward Earth on a vital mission of its own . . .
“Clarke deftly blends discovery, philosophy, and a newly acquired sense of play.”—Time
“2010 is easily Clarke’s best book in over a decade.”—The San Diego Tribune
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