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A new radio telescope picks up from the constellation of Andromeda a complex series of signals which prove to be a programme for a giant computer. After the computer is built it begins to relay information from Andromeda. Scientists find themselves possessing knowledge previously unknown to mankind, knowledge that could threaten the security of human life itself.

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"A must-read for any discerning science fiction fan." "Starburst" magazine" --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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Fred Hoyle was one of the most renowned scientists of his generation, having served as the Plumian Professor of Astronomy and Experimental Philosophy at Cambridge University. He was the author of "The Black Cloud," "Home Is Where the Wind Blows," and "Intelligent Universe." John Elliot was a leading BBC television producer and a novelist. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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Publisher : Gateway (29 October 2020)
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B. Bampton

Outstanding sci fi

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 June 2019

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I too remember the TV show in 1961, but I'd forgotten most of the plot. As in Fred's other stories the characters are a bit flat and there are too many people to get much a of a feeling for who's who beyond Andromeda, Judy and Fleming. There is no sense of the passage of time, no explanation of how a few scientists could interpret the message let alone build on it. The whole thing is more like a memoir than a novel but the story is absolutely wonderful. Looking back from almost 60 years it's rather nice to see that several of the central roles were taken by women.

Geoff KERSHAW

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 October 2014

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I saw the television series when it first came out in the 1960's, and it has stayed with me more or less ever since. I bought the book partly to 'check against delivery' - and wasn't disappointed.
As in The Black Cloud, the sublime Fred Hoyle imagines a different and infinitely more subtle kind of alien 'invasion' than you could ever conceive.
For all the 'period charm' of its setting, the science is still frighteningly advanced, and you could fast-forward fifty years and not much would have changed. Combine radio-astronomy, advanced computing, gene sequencing and ethical dilemmas - give them a good shake....
Scientifically and politically It's just as challenging now as when it was first written. Try it!

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Dr. Julian Daniels

Good Story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 April 2020

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Enjoyed.

A. Dymoke-Bradshaw

Good idea but very dated.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 June 2017

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Very dated. Logic of computer processing poor. Doubt I'll finish it. Too much messing around and not enough core story, but it was a tv show.

G. Shaw

Clasic ScFi

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 April 2013

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A good read. I remember the original BBC version, Julie Christie and all. I have seen the latest version so it was good to go back to the original book

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