City And Stars

Name: City And Stars
Author: (UK) Arthur C. Clarke

城市与群星

by (UK) Arthur C. Clarke (（英）阿瑟·克拉克)

Status: Completed
Source: Fanqie

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9.2Score

30Chapters

Synopsis

Of all the cities built by man, none can compare with Diasba. According to legend, humans once had the power to rule the stars. It was powerful invaders who drove humans back to their last refuge, Diasba. For eons, protected by an impenetrable dome, Diasba has isolated itself from the outside world and remains almost unchanged. However, in this eternal city, an "odd number" was born, and he was Alvin. As if with an innate mission, Alvin will break through the obsolescence and isolation of Diasba, and uncover the secrets of humans and stars that have been drowned by time and lies...

Reader comments

The flaws are not hidden, and the themes about escaping from cycles and utopias as well as the curiosity about the unknown are amazing. What are we afraid of? Does everything we worry about really exist? The writing is magnificent and imaginative, but some of the unnecessary plots are a bit cheesy, which is no surprise.
4 likes1y ago
Alvin is like an android in that world, exploring the unknown with a sense of mission. This book also reminds me of my own children, who are also full of curiosity about the world, and may explore areas that we have not yet explored in the future. I like this sci-fi style very much and recommend it to you. I believe you will like it too!
4 likes2y ago
After reading it, I was very shocked, and the ending is also thought-provoking. It is indeed a work by a master. But e-reading does require a certain amount of patience.
2 likes3y ago
It's great and fascinating. Although I still have some doubts in some places, it's overall very good and I want to keep reading.
1y ago
Hoho, this book is so good, Creatures on the Seven Suns, I like unknown and novel things.
1y ago