Space Odyssey series question

I got "2061: Odyssey three" as a gift but I didn't read first two books. Can I start with 2061 or should I read 2001 and 2010 first?

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valen@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 2y

The books build on each other. It would be best to read them in order.

DemBoSain@midwest.social · 10 pts · 2y (1 reply)

You will absolutely not understand what's going on in #3.

That being said, the books aren't perfect sequels to each other, so don't expect exacting continuity.

Have you seen the movies? That could be a basis for reading the 3rd book, but it's been so long I don't remember any details that you would miss.

cetvrti_magi@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y

I haven't seen the movies. I'd like to read books before watching movies.

shortwavesurfer@monero.town · 8 pts · 2y

Definitely best to read them in order.

nick@midwest.social · 3 pts · 2y

Definitely read in order.

lgsp@feddit.it · 1 pts · 2y
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Lemjukes@lemm.ee · 1 pts · 2y

I mean, you can read anything in any order, do you boo. Those stories however are definitely “chronological” and build off of each other. So I would not only reading the last one.