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The Gods Themselves

By Isaac Asimov
Series: S.F. Masterworks
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The Gods Themselves by Isaac Asimov explores a human attempt to harness an endless energy source through a device called the Electron Pump, which taps into parallel universes. As tensions rise between worlds, mistrust and differing goals challenge both human and alien communities. The narrative deftly moves through distinct parts, each revealing layers of humanity and ethical dilemmas in the face of technological advancement.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy intricate scientific concepts woven into a gripping narrative, featuring a compelling parallel universe and thought-provoking themes. Fans of imaginative world-building and classic science fiction with a philosophical edge will likely find this story captivating and rewarding.

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The Gods Themselves

The HUGO and NEBULA AWARD-winning novel.

The HUGO and NEBULA AWARD-winning novel.

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In the year 2100, the invention of the Electron Pump - an apparently inexhaustible supply of free energy - has enabled humanity to devote its time and energies to more than the struggle for survival, finally breaking free of the Earth.

But the Electron Pump works by exchanging materials with a parallel universe, and such unbalancing of the cosmos has consequences. Humans and aliens alike must race to prevent a vast nuclear explosion in the heart of the Sun - and the vaporisation of the Earth exactly eight minutes later...

The Gods Themselves is a gripping narrative exploring the complex interactions between humans and an alien universe, with stakes as high as the survival of all life on Earth.

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The Gods Themselves by Isaac Asimov is praised for its intricate exploration of scientific concepts and intelligent plot. Readers appreciate the seamless blend of hard science fiction with compelling character development, particularly in its vivid portrayal of an alien race. Some reviews highlight its thought-provoking themes and its ability to engage both science enthusiasts and general readers alike.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780575129054

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 June 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 141.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 255g

Pages: 288

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Fiction General Fiction Isaac Asimov Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction Series: S.F. Masterworks

About the Author

Isaac Asimov was one of the most famous, honoured and widely read science fiction authors of all time. Born in Russia but raised in the USA, his career as an SF writer began in 1939 with 'Marooned Off Vesta', in Amazing Stories. His output was prolific by any standards - in a career spanning five decades, he wrote more than four hundred books, won six Hugos, two Nebulas and the SFWA Grand Master Award, among many others, and provided pleasure and insight to millions of readers. He died in 1992 at the age of 72.

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