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Written in classic 60s style, the author writes about people living underground in post-apocalyptic societies, as their resources begin to run out. This is smart fiction that relies on clever use of language to continually remind you how different the world is.

On the other hand, science fiction from that time is often preoccupied with post-apocalyptic scenarios, and they often start in medias res, so the reader has to figure it out as he or she goes. Certain parts of the story could have used more explanation, but it is very readable and engaging, and the main characters are well-developed, when the main characters of many sf novels of the day were not. Other sf novels of the day often focused on big ideas and had characters so wooden you could start a bonfire. This novel describes the daily struggles of people cut off from light for generations and paints a detailed picture of their society. I would consider this hard SCI-FI, for the time period, and it's no surprise why it was nominated for a Hugo. The big surprise for me was that I've read a lot of older sf, and I don't remember hearing about this author. Other reviews mention Simulacron-3 being particularly good, so I will definitely look for it.


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Dark Universe eBook Daniel F Galouye Reviews

I had so much fun reading this. It really forces you to imagine all aspects of life from a different perspective. The protagonist is pretty much the only person you really get to know well, so it’s important that he is well-written. Makes me want to read other books by the author.
This novel from 1960 put the reader in a post apocalyptic world that exists underground in complete darkness. Imagine all your senses becoming more acute and your eyes as useless as wings on penguins. Light, for new generations of the apocalypse becomes GOD, people say things like, "bless Light almighty". But the protagonist, Jared, he's told that, a concept that is foreign to him, is something he will understand when he dies, in the same way Christians say you'll understand heaven when you die. But Jared is an alpha male, and he won't take that BS answer. He sets out on s odyssey to find Light Almighty and understand existence and darkness, well written, thought provoking. Made me realize that song explanation of otherworldly stuff I'd more of an explanation of our POV and the way our senses process things and not so much about truth.
I became a Galouye fan a few years ago when my dad had mentioned Simulacron-3 and it's general storyline. Bought that book from , and kept it for a while, but never got around to reading it until about 6 months ago. It was then that I was hooked.

After finishing Simulacron-3, I read the synopsis for Dark Universe and immediately wanted to read it too. Only I kept it on the shelf until recently, when I finally started it.

Speed of the storyline is a bit slow to develop. It takes on the classic 60's style of writing where you're thrown into the middle of the universe and expected to figure out what's going on. However, by the second chapter, I didn't want to stop (even though I had to, and did).

This author is absolutely brilliant in his choice of language. How do you describe the universe to a blind man who has never seen anything? Ask yourself this and then think further - how do you describe the universe to a society that has never SEEN anything for several thousand years?

As the reader, I definitely felt everything the protagonist felt, and I thought everything he thought. My opinions about the world in which he lives were often forced. However, long before he knew what's actually going on, I was able to make some hypotheses that made me shiver with anticipation.

I now have a burning question - what would a blind-from-birth person think of this book? I would definitely love to hear the opinions of someone who is.
For a true lover of science fiction, this gem of a novel will amaze. Describe the color blue without referring to anything blue in color. Just describe "blue". Pretty near impossible, right? No imagine describing the color blue to someone who has never seen it...to someone who is incapable of seeing it. It's astonishingly difficult. "Dark Universe" explores how someone who has lived in perpetual darkness experiences light for the first time. The manner in which Galouye does this is masterful. He truly thought everything through. Because if you do not know what light is, then you also don't know what darkness is either - even though that is the only state you have ever known. You have to have one to understand the other. "Dark Universe" is a wonderful story of the process of "understanding" - of the human brain pushing past the fog of superstition in a relentless search for truth regardless of the consequences.
I picked up this book because Richard Dawkins actually lists it as one of his favorites, and I can see why.

The author came up with an amazing and compelling scenario that sucked me right in. His ability to both build a culture around this dark world and to also describe living in it so vividly captured me completely. I couldn't put the book down. I felt the darkness around me as I read this book.

I only leave one star off because the writing is not truly great. The author is obviously skilled, but it did feel like a children's book in a few places. I agree with other reviewers that some characters lacked depth.

However, the amazing world the author imagined and plunges you into make up for any lack of character depth. His writing is excellent when it comes to immersing you in the character's world. I suppose darkness itself is one of the characters, and it is developed to an amazing depth.

It is an easy read and it will make you think twice about the way you see (hear?) the world, and that is always a good thing.

Now I wonder if sells click stones . . .
Written in classic 60s style, the author writes about people living underground in post-apocalyptic societies, as their resources begin to run out. This is smart fiction that relies on clever use of language to continually remind you how different the world is.

On the other hand, science fiction from that time is often preoccupied with post-apocalyptic scenarios, and they often start in medias res, so the reader has to figure it out as he or she goes. Certain parts of the story could have used more explanation, but it is very readable and engaging, and the main characters are well-developed, when the main characters of many sf novels of the day were not. Other sf novels of the day often focused on big ideas and had characters so wooden you could start a bonfire. This novel describes the daily struggles of people cut off from light for generations and paints a detailed picture of their society. I would consider this hard SCI-FI, for the time period, and it's no surprise why it was nominated for a Hugo. The big surprise for me was that I've read a lot of older sf, and I don't remember hearing about this author. Other reviews mention Simulacron-3 being particularly good, so I will definitely look for it.