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.

Date of publication: 20 November 2024
Updated: 1 July 2025
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Genre: Science Fiction
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