The last theorem

Paperback, 307 pages

English language

Published Dec. 30, 2009 by Ballentine Books/Del Rey.

ISBN:
978-0-345-47023-2
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OCLC Number:
277201741

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3 stars (1 review)

The final work from the brightest star in science fiction's galaxy. Arthur C Clarke, who predicted the advent of communication satellites and author of 2001: A Space Odyssey completes a lifetime career in science fiction with a masterwork.

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3 stars

It is more apparent that this book has two authors than other collaborations I have read. I enjoyed the story of the Sri Lankan mathematician, and probably tolerated more math language than others would have. The back story of galactic aliens was interesting, but might have fit better in a few large chunks instead of being spread throughout. It was hard not to envision the small aliens as coming from Douglas Adams. Overall a decent collaboration and story.

Subjects

  • Mathematicians
  • Propulsion systems
  • Physicists
  • Fermat's last theorem
  • Space vehicles
  • Fiction

Places

  • Sri Lanka