2001
A Space Odyssey
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Narrated by:
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Dick Hill
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By:
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Arthur C. Clarke
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This allegory about humanity's exploration of the universe, and the universe's reaction to humanity, was the basis for director Stanley Kubrick's immortal film, and lives on as a hallmark achievement in storytelling.
©1968 Polaris Productions, Inc.; 1968 Arthur C. Clarke (P)2000 Brilliance AudioWhat listeners say about 2001
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- Yaakov c Lui-Hyden
- 27-06-2022
wonderful
similar to the movie but with a bigger prologue on prehistoric Earth, what sets it apart is the ending which is just glorious.
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- Kaylene Westmore
- 13-01-2023
After all these years, it's still got it!
So glad I finally got to read the original. The narration is excellent, especially the creepy Hal voice. Considering whether to pursue the next book..but unfortunately it's not on Audible 😪
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- John Simpson
- 19-06-2021
Timeless...
Arthur C Clarke can deliver you to the veiled cloud tops of Jupiter and Saturn, or to the orbit of unknown solar systems. When you arrive, you will find yourself absorbed by his vivid imagination. Along the way, you'll confront questions of AI, physical matter, time and what it means to be part of the Universe.
In fifty years, the themes of 2001 have barely aged a day, which is the enduring magic of Clarke's telling.
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- Jonathon Cant
- 03-10-2021
classic sci fi at it's best
I loved this book, the performance is amazing and the scenes with Hal even more chilling. just great
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- Amazon Customer
- 31-12-2022
Now the film makes sense
Enjoyed the audiobook much more than the film, which I saw years ago. Worth it.
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- Anthony
- 26-02-2023
Absolutely Brilliant
I’d always heard of 2001 and knew the basic plot but had never read or watched the movie. It’s so much more than I was expecting. A fabulous story keeping you thinking and wondering.
Thanks to earlier reviews I skipped the author forward which has some minor spoilers. Suggest do the same and come back to it at the end.
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- John G
- 07-11-2016
Awsome
Too many people hail the movie by Stanley Kubrick as brilliant but it pales in comparison to the book, this book is an awsome tale, it sets the standard for space opera. The oration and performance by Dick Hill is exceptionally well done. Where is 2010:Odyssey Two
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- Colin Wedd
- 21-12-2021
Better than the movie
ACC shows his futuristic view of everything... hard to believe this was published when I was 8.
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- David
- 23-10-2022
A Classic Odyssey
It's hard to believe that this is a work of imagination, before the time when much of its reality had seen fruition. A testament to the skill and imagination of Arthur C Clarke. A delightful look into a possible history of mankind, and life unknown.
A brilliant compendium to the 2001 Movie, albeit, with distinct differences that make it a thrilling new adventure.
Biggest disappointment is that the sequel, 2010, doesn't appear to be available on Audible... yet.
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- Jett Mowle
- 18-01-2024
Perfect companion to the film but stands on its own feet
Such a fantastic reading to accompany a fantastic book. One of the most stirring and important sci-fi novels of all time
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