What is the author's style in 2061: Odyssey Three by Arthur C. Clarke?

The author uses lyrical language when describing Haley's comet, Europa and how life developed on this planet. Few words are used to depict complex images, which showcases a remarkable talent. The author includes all five senses in the descriptions, including the impressions that key characters have of an event or phenomenon. Dialogs reveal the characters' personalities and are consistent throughout, although a bit sparse on direction. Few technical terms are inventions, which lends an air of authority to the science part of the fiction.