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Title: an extraordinary novel
Review: Arthur Clarke cannot be praised for his literary skills nor for the relatively shallow and underdeveloped characters in all his books. This is book is no exception, but it has other merits that make it one of the best sf novels ever.Alien "overlords" (with an interesting physical appearence, no less) arrive at earth and take over humanity. Under their ruling, all known great problems of humanity (war, poverty, discrimination etc) disappear and earth finally becomes something close to a paradise. Sounds interesting? No matter what, it is impossible to guess the stunning unforgettable climax towards which the novel slowly builds up. The scale of Clarke's theme is of cosmic proportions. A must read for every sci-fi lover.
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