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Science Fiction

The Gods Themselves

eng. The Gods Themselves · 1972
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Interesting Facts

  • The book consists of three parts, each with its unique style and narrative, making it unusual in structure.
  • The first part of the book describes the interaction between humans and a parallel universe where physical laws differ from ours.
  • The second part of the book takes the reader to the world of a parallel universe where beings called "Hard Ones," "Soft Ones," and "Rationals" live in symbiosis.
  • The third part of the book returns the action to Earth and explores the consequences of interaction with the parallel universe for humanity.
  • The book raises important themes such as the responsibility of scientists for their discoveries and the impact of technology on society.
  • Isaac Asimov received the Hugo and Nebula awards for this book, indicating its high recognition in the science fiction community.
The Gods Themselves
Date of publication: 20 November 2024
Updated: 1 July 2025
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Original titleeng. The Gods Themselves · 1972
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