Hugo Award Best Novel Winner
The Gods Themselves
by Isaac Asimov
Summary
When scientists discover a seemingly limitless energy source by exchanging matter with a parallel universe, few realize the process is quietly destabilizing the laws of physics on both sides. Asimov tells the story in three parts, including an ambitious middle section narrated by alien beings whose biology and society are utterly unlike our own. The novel reflects his return to science fiction novels after years focused on nonfiction.
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Historical Context & Significance
Asimov considered the alien middle section of the book his finest piece of writing, and the novel won both the Hugo and Nebula awards.