Chapter 57, Interlude on Ganymede Summary

The famous passengers interact with the colonists on Ganymede. Mihailovich complains about the lack of a quality piano. Maggie M becomes an unwelcome literary expert about the sexual activities among the mythological characters that the Lucifer satellites are named after, including Ganymede. Yva fits in well, because nobody recognizes her. Greenberg becomes involved with the scientific community in a very positive way.

Mystery and intrigue still surrounds the hijacking of Galaxy. Dr. Krueger receives negative mail about his Nature letter, and a campaign of disinformation seems to be going on, probably by the USSA. Chris and Dr. Floyd discuss their strange communication, which does seem to be explained best as an action of the monolith working with Dave Bowman's consciousness.

Chapter 57, Interlude on Ganymede Analysis

This chapter wraps up loose strings by explaining the immediate fates of...