I have not watched the movie. This book was a wonderful experience, traveling through space time. I can see how this could have inspired many space faring movies. The book starts before the dawn of civilization and takes us in a journey through an unexpected discovery on the moon, from there to the far flung of the solar system and beyond. Now, I am ready to watch the movie.

From start to finish this sure was a heck of a ride lemme tell ya that.

Easily one of the foundational tales in my life. I read this as a child and have read it several times since. My interpretation of events has changed as I grew older and I am able to enjoy the book and movie independently. HAL and Dave are amazing characters who’s conflict is founded in misunderstanding and misaligned goals. The lessons this story shares are deeper and broader than the short length would ever seem possible.

But believe we must.

This book is based on Clarke's screenplay for Kubrick's excellent film. Much from the movie is explained here, but not so much that the wonder and mystery of the unknown is lost. A perfect balancing act by the author.

Timeless, not dated. I loved all that was in the book that was not in the movie. Moonwatcher was much more developed as was david bowman.