In the twenty-second century Earth obtains limitless, free energy from a source science little understands: an exchange between Earth and a parallel universe, using a process devised by the aliens. But even free energy has a price. The transference process itself will eventually lead to the destruction of the Earth’s Sun—and of Earth itself.Only a few know the terrifying truth—an outcast Earth … outcast Earth scientist, a rebellious alien inhabitant of a dying planet, a lunar-born human intuitionist who senses the imminent annihilation of the Sun. They know the truth—but who will listen? They have foreseen the cost of abundant energy—but who will believe? These few beings, human and alien, hold the key to Earth’s survival.
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In the twenty-second century Earth obtains limitless, free energy from a source science little understands: an exchange between Earth and a parallel universe, using a process devised by the aliens. But even free energy has a price. The transference process itself will eventually lead to the destruction of the Earth’s Sun–and of Earth itself.
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Gives you something to think about.
At first I was a bit disappointed. The story line was not at all clear. What was clear was the way that some people take credit for something something that they just happened to stumble over. As a research scientist I have seen it in real life. The next stage in the book covered the “other side” of a discovery. It was an interesting example of …
A classic must read.
One of the best by Asimov…and if you love Asimov, you know what this means. If you haven’t read it, do; if you have, read it again.
What an imagination Isaac has.
Worst Isaac Asimov book I ever read. Stories made no sense. The only book of his that I ever read that was terrible.
Among the top of the top sci-fi books I ever read.
Isaac Asimov is my favorite science fiction writer – books that he has written 60 years ago are happening today, and some of his terms are in Star Wars..
This one no exception.
One of the great science fiction books.
Boring & weirdly (dis) connected stories.
One of Asimov’s best. Sparked by a remark someone made to Asimov about an element with the wrong atomic number.
I enjoyed the book. Anything Asimov wrote is exciting to read. Well worth the time. He was a gifted and extremely well educated author.
I’ve read a lot of Asimov and am very appreciative of his exploration of original future technology and sociological developments. However I’ve never cared much for his writing style, finding it rather simplistic and didactic. I don’t feel that way about The Gods Themselves, however. As with most Asimov it explores some very original ideas and is …
Disappointing for Azimov
One of Asimov best…..and so to the heart of the matter