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Archived Comments on Asimov, Clarke and Heinlein (replacement for thread now deleted by original poster) (books)
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[–] Nwabudike_Morgan 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
Asimov>Heinlein>Clarke
They've all written some really interesting stuff, but Asimov is the man. He writes simply and clearly and conveys interesting stories and ideas without a lot of the extraneous stuff you find in many books. His non-fiction is also quite interesting. I recommend Asimov's Guide to the Bible, the only way it's tolerable to read.
Heinlein comes second just for The Moon is a Harsh Mistress. I almost put it down the first time I read it due to the way it is written, but suddenly I realized I just understood the dialect and it was worth every page.
[–] Atarian 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Heinlein is god.
Starship troopers really opened my eyes to a lot of issues I'd never thought about until reading it.
[–] stretched_girl 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
I read a lot of his books after a reddit post. He is very much about personal freedom, duty, responsibility, and independence from repressive governments.
[–] Calann 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
I think both Asimov and Clarke we fantastic on plot, imagination and scientific knowledge. . I also think both were a bit weak on character development. Heinlein was more diverse in his subject matter. A bit better with characters, a bit weaker on scientific knowledge.
[–] HorzaDeservedBetter 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago (edited ago)
By Heinlein I've only read Stranger in a strange land I really liked it, couldn't put it down. Though, I can't say why now, but I remember that I didn't really like the way the author portrayed women and religion.
I never read anything by Clarke. I've read a lot of old Sci-Fi books (i.e. ~1940) but my idea of his style is that it's old and dry. I probably should try one for once.
Asimov is one of my favourite authors. I've read pretty much everything he's written, I love his universe. One criticism I could make is the fact that his writing can be a bit simplistic ("X enters, X does that, Y reacts, Y says this, ...").
To Asimov I still prefer Van Vogt or Zelazny.
[–] elgindelta 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
i am just into the first chapters of the foundation, and asimov is pretty good so far
[–] im_the_dude_man 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
How easy of a read is it? I was thinking of picking that up for some reading during plane rides.
[–] Nwabudike_Morgan 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Asimov is always an easy read.
[–] nomenimion ago
It's not a hard read.
[–] elgindelta ago
short chapters for sure
[–] nomenimion ago
I like Heinlein, but his work is usually too chatty for my taste. Of the three, I would probably pick Clarke.
[–] lefthandofjhereg ago
I grew up on Asimov, so I'm gonna have to go with him. Then Heinlein, then Clarke.