Cover of 2001: A Space Odyssey

Science fiction · Classics

2001: A Space Odyssey

A mysterious black slab guides early humans toward intelligence, and millions of years later another one is found on the Moon. A spaceship travels toward Saturn with an advanced computer in charge, and something goes wrong.

First published
1968
Pace
medium
Length
short
Format
Standalone

Read this if you want a clear, cosmic version of one of science fiction's most famous stories.

Skip this if you want a lot of character, since the book values scale and wonder over personality.

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Content warnings

  • Death

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