Jupiter Five

by Arthur C. Clarke

Genres: Science Fiction, Short Stories, Audiobook, Fiction

Unknown Binding

About the author

Stories, works of noted British writer, scientist, and underwater explorer Sir Arthur Charles Clarke, include 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968).

This most important and influential figure in 20th century fiction spent the first half of his life in England and served in World War II as a radar operator before migrating to Ceylon in 1956. He co-created his best known novel and movie with the assistance of Stanley Kubrick.

Clarke, a graduate of King's College, London, obtained first class honours in physics and mathematics. He served as past chairman of the interplanetary society and as a member of the academy of astronautics, the royal astronomical society, and many other organizations.

He authored more than fifty books and won his numerous awards: the Kalinga prize of 1961, the American association for the advancement Westinghouse prize, the Bradford Washburn award, and the John W. Campbell award for his novel Rendezvous with Rama. Clarke also won the nebula award of the fiction of America in 1972, 1974 and 1979, the Hugo award of the world fiction convention in 1974 and 1980. In 1986, he stood as grand master of the fiction of America. The queen knighted him as the commander of the British Empire in 1989.

Reviews

[Adrian · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an audiobook of an A C Clarke short story written in 1953 for "If" magazine. It has appeared in a number of collections since and is a stalwart of Arthur's talent.

I was gardening today so rather than listen to music as I normally do, I fancied a story, so got hold of this on "audible" for a reasonable price.

It was an interesting story, typical ACC, but also dated (it is 66 years old). I love his writing and this story was no exception to his normal very high standard. The narrator was Roger May, an experienced narrator, and he certainly did a good job with this, getting the right tone and excitement level.

All in all a fun listen on a cold day in the garden, 4 ⭐️

[Danny · Rating 3 out of 5]

I just listened to this great little short story by Arthur C Clarke, a favorite science fiction writer, (famous for writing 2001, A Space Odyssey). I will not give away anything about this short story, but it is worth a listen. A twist here, and a slapstick there, and an ending unlike what you expected.

[Akrabar · Rating 5 out of 5]

celestial mechanics come to the rescue. great story!

[Dave Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

An entertaining short story from Arthur C. Clarke about a group of adventurers who head to the fifth moon of Jupiter, suspecting that it's no moon, it's an alien spaceship. It is! And what a ship it is, an artifact and world of an alien intelligence long expired. But while the narrator and his team, led by a nerdy professor of archeology, have noble goals of cataloging everything present, another team appears led by a journalist who wants a sensational story and, yes, to steal some artifacts to bring back to Earth. Light, breezy, and entertaining.

[Gareth Mitchell · Rating 5 out of 5]

More of a classic Clarke story than most of the others in Reach for Tomorrow. Reminded me of the initial Rama book too so many an early precursor to that tale.

[Frans Kempe · Rating 4 out of 5]

A trip to Jupiter 5 reveals many wonders. Fun and well done short story

[Jonathan Nash · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just read the short story Jupiter 5

[Mike Lisanke · Rating 4 out of 5]

This wasn't an astounding story but it was one I liked because it was upbeat and had a mostly happily ever after ending. I really like stories with a happy ending. IMO that's how life should be.

[Álvaro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Despite the shortcomings that inevitably come attached to the structure of a short story, it manages to lay down context, and build conflict and tension in just a few pages. Worth a read.

[Melissa · Rating 2 out of 5]

A theft on Jupiter 5 is resolved with some elementary physics.

[Jeff · Rating 3 out of 5]

6/10