27-04-2020, 21:25
^^^I actually went and got the book online after listening, and read it. 'Ascension' is a chapter (there are 57 - not long though so not as daunting as you might be forgiven for thinking!) and it's fascinating knowing what it's about now and hearing Mike Oldfield's interpretation of that particular segment of the story. I won't spoil it in case anyone wants to read it. It's not what I would call great literature, but it's definitely an engaging and thought provoking read, and sometimes that's even better. The album doesn't necessarily match the book chronologically, but the essence is right there. I'm happy I read it - don't think I've read anything else of Arthur C Clarke's and probably should. Quite a character!
"The surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is that it has never tried to contact us." ~ Bill Watterson