The Last Theorem
by Arthur C. Clarke, Frederik Pohl
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Book Reviews of The Last Theorem
Book Review: The Last Theorm
Summary: 3 Stars
Although there were several interesting side-stories and other aspects of the book, frankly it is not as sophisticated or complex a story as the novels one expects from either Pohl or Clarke, but especially together! It really gave the impression of two or three separate, small stories that were slapped together is the hopes of something bigger. In that regard, it didn't work. Worth reading, but don't expect too much satisfaction from the effort.Book Review: A fine end to Arthur C Clarke's brilliant science fiction career
Summary: 4 Stars
Although this book is certainly not Clarke's best - it doesn't compare with Against the Fall of Night or 2001: A Space Odyssey - nor Frederick Pohl's best collaboration - Pohl never colaborated better than with Cyril Kornbluth - it is a very enjoyable book, with two of science fiction's greats joining together for their first and last book. If you have enjoyed books by either writer, don't miss it. Even the mathematics is interesting!Book Review: a tasty blend
Summary: 4 Stars
The Last Theoremis written by two masters of science fiction, for one of them the definite last book. Each one parts are clearly distinguishable, but entertaining as well. A bit too honey-laced at the end, sometimes a not too logical twist of the plot, nevertheless a book that gave me two days of clever entertainment.Book Review: Hmmm...
Summary: 2 Stars
I don't really understand why this book was published. There is nothing really new or exciting here. It seems to be a collection of ideas just thrown together in the hope that they work. Sri Lanka? Check. Space aliens? Check. Fermat's famous problem? Check. Space elevators? Check. America bashing? Check. This is supposed to be the story of one man; unfortunately it's not very satisfying....Book Review: Yawn
Summary: 1 Stars
This book is essentially a fictional biography which is about as exciting as kissing your sister. I kept waiting for connections to appear and for things to unfold but alas it never happened. Also horribly anti-climatic. Through 3/4 of the book aliens are plotting to sterilize the earth then suddenly they just change their mind with very little explanation given. Skip it!