Jarmer reviewed The fountains of paradise by Arthur C. Clarke
Review of 'The fountains of paradise' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
it was okay, not one of Clarke's best.
Paperback, 305 pages
English language
Published Aug. 13, 1980 by Ballantine Books.
The Fountains of Paradise
4 stars
(35 reviews)
This is a story about space elevators.
From Sources and Acknowledgements
The writer of historical fiction has a peculiar responsibility to his readers, especially when he is dealing with unfamiliar times and places. He should not distort facts or events when they are known; and when he invents them, as he is often compelled to do, it is his duty to indicate the dividing line between imagination and reality.
The writer of science fiction has the same responsibility, squared. I hope that these notes will not only discharge that obligation well but also add to the reader's enjoyment.
