Through those 18 iterations, we see everything from giant-brained "superminds" to genetically-engineered supermen to aquatic fishmen and much, much more. During that period humanity evolves through what Olaf describes as 18 different species of men (our present being the "First Men" of the title). Written in the 1930's, this is a future history that tells the story of mankind over a span of 2 billion years (yes billion with a B) from 1930 until approximately the year 2,000,000,000. I can not believe I have not heard more about this book as being one of the true "classics" of science fiction. WOW, this book is in a class all by itself for originality, imagination and scope.
This review is only for Last and First Men as I have not yet read Star Maker.Ĥ.0 stars.
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