What is the author's style in Childhood's End by Arthur C. Clarke?

The novel, written in English, is very easy to read, with the exception of some of the Overlords' names, which can be tongue twisters. Since the author is British, he tends to use metric measurements in his descriptions, which can be confusing to American readers. Using mostly short chapters, Clarke can be descriptive without being overly wordy. His concise, non-objective description of Earth's end leaves a feeling of emptiness, much like the outcome of the planet itself.