Posted 17 Apr 2005 · Report post Book suggested for rating by CodyD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 17 Apr 2005 · Report post I shall post a review for those who have not read the book.This book is about the inhabitants of the planet Kalgash, in which one sun is orbited and 5 others lie nearby. The question of the book, as can be drawn from the name, is what would happen if there were to be no light(with 6 suns, there is never no light). It delves, just a little, into psychology, science, religion(and the threats of it/their misenterpration of events), archaeology, and several similar categories. Interesting, and to a degree, insightful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 19 Apr 2005 · Report post I read this book a long time ago during my “Asimov phase” so my impression may be a bit colored, but this is one of my favorite science fiction novels because it is exactly what an adult science fiction novel should be – an examination of the implications of a new technological or environmental element on individuals and their society. The numerous discussions between the characters were both serious and authentic and exactly what I like most about Asimov. I also appreciated the lack of distraction common with other scifi writers who introduce all sorts of new terminology and technology to make the settings more “authentic,” but end up distracting the reader. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
