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Children Of The Lens (Lensman Series, No 6)
First published 1987 · 356 pages
A grand, sweeping conclusion to a classic cosmic conflict, driven by the ultimate evolution of human brilliance.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into the grand, sweeping theater of classic space opera at its most triumphant. The pace is propulsive, driven by the high-stakes climax of a universal war and the extraordinary capabilities of a new, highly evolved generation. There is an earnest, adventurous tone that permeates the narrative, celebrating human potential and the culmination of a long-fought cosmic conflict. The mood is distinctly epic, wrapping the reader in a galaxy-spanning atmosphere where the destiny of brilliant minds shapes the future of outer space. It is a deeply satisfying experience for fans of foundational science fiction who crave large-scale action, generational legacies, and the thrilling, definitive resolution of an interstellar saga.
- Mood
- grand
- sweeping
- high-stakes
- cosmic
- Tone
- epic
- triumphant
- earnest
- adventurous
- Pace
- propulsive
- Themes
- generational legacy · cosmic conflict · human evolution · ultimate victory
- The writing
- The writing is classic and sweeping, characterized by the grand scale and earnest adventure typical of foundational space operas.
- The arc
- The narrative builds from the immense pressure of a generational destiny to the triumphant, high-stakes resolution of a universal war.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love classic, galaxy-spanning science fiction and the triumphant culmination of multi-generational epics.
Content notes
- warfare
- selective breeding concepts
About the book
Children of the Lens is the sixth and concluding volume of the six classic Lensman books, long recognized as the greatest space opera ever written. Twenty years have passed since the events portrayed in Second Stage Lensman. To Kimball Kinnison and his wife Clarrissa have been born five children Kit, the eldest, and two sets of twin sisters. These are the 'Children of the Lens' the offspring of uncounted generations of selected matings. The most capable, the most brilliant minds in the universe. Their job is the conclusion of the Boskonian war, and how they accomplish this end and gain ultimate victory makes up the greater part of the book.
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