The Gods Themselves is a science fiction novel written and published by Asimov in 1972. It won the Nebula Award in the same year and the Hugo and Locus Awards in 1973. Despite not being widely renowned, its award-winning record and Asimov's reputation make it impossible to resist giving it a shot. With such a mindset, I opened the book... Before commencing, let me state outright that this book is undoubtedly worth perusing. However, if you haven't embarked on reading it yet, I strongly suggest you finish it without any preconceptions. Because either divulging the plot or having certain expectations can significantly diminish the reading pleasure. First, I wish to discuss some of the science fiction settings in this book. The initial scenario we encounter is the electronic channel, which enables the exchange of matter between worlds, thus providing humanity with clean and inexhaustible energy. In actuality, this is merely a superficial setting, a means to advance the story. Undoubtedly, the most fundamental setting of the book is the parallel world, and the most astonishing aspect is the civilization of another world, completely distinct from humanity, presented in the second chapter. A detailed elaboration of this civilization will be provided when discussing the plot. The setting of parallel worlds is not novel nowadays, yet it was highly pioneering and remains popular to this day. Nevertheless, reading the book at present still leaves one astounded by Asimov's imagination, which transcended the Earth to describe a truly disparate universe, with even its fundamental physics being dissimilar. The third chapter concerning the moon also features numerous intriguing settings and descriptions, but due to space constraints and its limited relevance to the main storyline, it will not be elaborated upon here. In terms of the plot, the book is divided into three parts. The first part narrates the tale of an Earth scientist who endeavors but fails to reveal the electronic pathways to the world. The first part is neither exceptionally breathtaking nor dull to read, as it brings the characters to life through events. As the protagonist of the first chapter, Lamont's anger and disdain for the truth are vividly depicted, and the vivid portrayal at the beginning also enables him to convey effectively to the audience the sense of powerlessness when confronted with the truth at the end. In any case, the first chapter in the entire book primarily serves to set the stage for the remainder of the story. After reading the first chapter, it comes as no surprise that in the second chapter, a world entirely different from the human universe emerges. Nevertheless, I was overwhelmed by Asimov's imagination during my first reading. This new universe differs in the basic principles of physics, and I refrain from elaborating too much on its content. I hope every science fiction enthusiast will read it. What I aim to discuss is whether Asimov intends to convey some of his thoughts through this highly distinctive world. In my opinion, the model of the family of three creatures in the book is typical of the family in the author's mind at that time. People who are educated or, generally, those with jobs, those who raise children, and those who are emotionally active and enjoy having fun. I do not think the author intends to impose a gender limit on these three types of people, nor does he explicitly indicate which two types in human society are the same person. The way the author describes this is more his personal observation of human society, and it is a law that he summarizes. I am not here to judge whether this observation is correct or not, but it is undeniable that this observation is constrained by its era. Finally, there is the third chapter of the book, which inevitably feels somewhat prosaic after the imaginative feast of Chapter two. The facilities and people on the Moon, which initially seem very interesting, have little connection to the story and are never mentioned again. The greatest disappointment of the final chapter is that it fails to reunite the two worlds. Had the book dealt with the other world at the end, it would have been more comprehensive and interesting to read. In conclusion, this book is recommended for all science fiction aficionados. It may not be your most favored book, but it will undoubtedly offer you a taste of Asimov's wild imagination.