About the Author
Arthur Charles Clarke
ISBN 9780586056998
Rs. 880
HarperCollins
2010
Who it's for: Fans of science fiction and Arthur C. Clarke's Space Odyssey series
To the spaceship Discovery, floating in the silent depths of space since David Bowman passed through the alien 'Star Gate', comes Heywood Floyd on a mission of recovery. What he finds near Jupiter is beyond the imaginings of any mere human.
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- Sequel to 2001: A Space Odyssey
- Follows Heywood Floyd's mission to the Discovery
- Set in the silent depths of space near Jupiter
- Continues the story of David Bowman's journey through the Star Gate
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Questions about this book
Is this a direct sequel to 2001: A Space Odyssey?
Yes, it continues the story from where 2001 left off, focusing on Heywood Floyd's mission to the Discovery.
Who is the main character in this book?
The main character is Heywood Floyd, who is on a mission of recovery to the spaceship Discovery.
What happens in the story?
Heywood Floyd travels to the Discovery near Jupiter, where he finds something beyond human imagination, related to David Bowman's passage through the alien Star Gate.
Do I need to read 2001: A Space Odyssey first?
While it helps to have read 2001, this book can be enjoyed on its own, but reading the first book provides essential background.