Rama Revealed

The whole concept behind this fascinating series is that there is too little that we would know about other alien species to be able to criticize accurately. As the top reviewer has suggested, the dialogue becomes to technical and unrealistic at times. I would agree, except the dialogue itself encompasses a field of study which we could never comprehend. There is not onve of the events in the entire series, including Nakamura, which is not possible, or better yet, not likely to occur had it been a real life situation. This novel is the example of perfection as a conclusion to the most heralded SF series of all time. Do not miss out on this series.

This is the final chapter of one of the greatest sf books ever written. Amazing how RAMA changed and evolved into one little Earth. The Book shows how Humanity can really screw things up and just gives the credits to Hobbes, who once said " Man is the wolf of Man". This is the only book that made me cry. I got so attached to the characters, living in Rama with them, that at some point,(and will know which) I got terribly depressed. Nevertheless, read it, and starting thinking about your role in the Universe.

This final book in the Rama series puts a grand cap on a fantastic series. The scope of the whole series is on an almost unimaginable scale. This book wraps up the series nicely by answering a lot of the questions that have come up in the first three books. Also, if you enjoy thinking about deep questions such as the purpose of the universe this is a must read. If that type of thing is not your style then the end of this book may be less than you had hoped. One interesting aspect of this whole series is Clarke's dark picture of humanity. There is little of the bright humanistic picture that is prevalent in many other books. This series depicts humanity in quite a negative light. Whether this is an accurate portrayal is up to the reader. Overall this book is an excellent finish to an already brilliant series.

With messages of duty, responsibility and the value of family, it's likely that this book will apeal to a more mature reader. While this last installment of the RAMA tales holds all the magic of the past 3 books, it also holds some very real, if disapointing truths about mankind. We are not the creators chosen race, indeed, we are simply an eliment in one universe of many by which the creator seeks a simplicity only a god may aspire to. Some refreshing ideas on the origins, purpose and existance of the universe and our place in it.

The sequel is perfect...Clarke makes us think about our exact place in the universe and just how small we really are. It makes us wonder about God and his maginificent creation and how is going about taking care of it... A TEN!!!