Classic sci-fi with a moving dose of pathos at the end. ( )

A quick read that kept me wanting to know what was going to happen next. The Overlords view of humanity is revealing and their purpose for being on Earth over successive generations is not what I was expecting. Which, for me, is usually a good thing, and here there is no exception. ( )

He's one of my favorite authors! He includes great social commentary and a vivid imagination, along with subtle nuances that one might miss if you read too quickly! This story has stayed with me for decades - great "end of humanity" story. ( )

i really liked the ideas and overall plot of this story. it was definitely the most interesting end of humanity book i've read, but the characters were so dull. the author's writing style was dull and monotone. overall, i think it's worth reading. ( )

One of Clarke’s greatest books. In Childhood’s End, Clarke explores the end of humanity through its transformation into something greater. This story follows humanity from its first contact with aliens that simply demand that we stop killing each other. Eventually they lead our children through a transformation. The book ends with the last human alive watches the dawn of a brand new civilization born from the ashes of humanity. Overall this book is shear perfection with a plot so incredible that it strains human imagination to its fullest. ( )