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A Case of Conscience
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At last, one of the world’s greatest works of science fiction is available - just as author Stanislaw Lem intended it. To mark the 50th anniversary of the publication of Solaris, Audible, in cooperation with the Lem Estate, has commissioned a brand-new translation - complete for the first time, and the first ever directly from the original Polish to English. Beautifully narrated by Alessandro Juliani ( Battlestar Galactica), Lem’s provocative novel comes alive for a new generation.
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- De Burns en 09-20-11
De: Stanislaw Lem, y otros
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City
- De: Clifford D. Simak
- Narrado por: Peter Ganim
- Duración: 9 h y 45 m
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Jenkins was a robot. He was built to be the perfect worker, tireless and uncomplaining. But, quite unexpectedly, he also became a close companion to generation after generation of his owners as the human race matured, moved beyond the confines of its once tiny planet, and eventually changed beyond all recognition.
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A very special kind of story.
- De Andrew en 08-27-08
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The Wanderer
- De: Fritz Leiber
- Narrado por: Norman Deitz
- Duración: 16 h y 25 m
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In the future, men and women have colonized the moon, and dazzling technological advances have created a better life for those on Earth. But the arrival of "the Wanderer" may change all that. A sphere of immense size, it appears suddenly one night during a lunar eclipse, causing crushing quakes on the Moon and catastrophes on Earth. Now, Lt. Don Merriam must find a way to reach the Wanderer and discover its purpose.
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- De finhead en 09-28-07
De: Fritz Leiber
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Overlay
- De: Barry N. Malzberg
- Narrado por: Stefan Rudnicki
- Duración: 5 h y 39 m
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Earth was a planet of incompetents, but Simmons was the greatest loser of all. It seemed as if the powers of the Universe were concentrated on grinding his small soul into ultimate insignificance, until the aliens came. To them, Simmons was the most important human on the planet - for only through his mind could they overcome this world.
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The Best of Cordwainer Smith
- De: Cordwainer Smith
- Narrado por: Sean Runnette
- Duración: 15 h y 7 m
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With an introduction by J. J. Pierce, this volume features the 12 most important stories by Cordwainer Smith, a unique writer who has fused wonder and poetry into imaginative tales that transcend both science and fiction.
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Great Science Fiction
- De Amazon Customer en 12-06-16
De: Cordwainer Smith
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This Immortal
- De: Roger Zelazny
- Narrado por: Peter Berkrot
- Duración: 6 h y 56 m
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Conrad Nomikos has a long, rich personal history that he'd rather not talk about. And, as Arts Commissioner, he's been given a job he'd rather not do. Escorting an alien grandee on a guided tour of the shattered remains of Earth is not something he relishes—especially when it is apparent that this places him at the center of high-level intrigue that has some bearing on the future of Earth itself!
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UGH...and I can't return it
- De Katakismet en 01-08-24
De: Roger Zelazny
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Blindsight
- De: Peter Watts
- Narrado por: T. Ryder Smith
- Duración: 11 h y 47 m
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Set in 2082, Peter Watts' Blindsight is fast-moving, hard SF that pulls readers into a futuristic world where a mind-bending alien encounter is about to unfold. After the Firefall, all eyes are locked heavenward as a team of specialists aboard the self-piloted spaceship Theseus hurtles outbound to intercept an unknown intelligence.
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Gothic Horror Hard Science Fiction
- De Doug D. Eigsti en 06-24-15
De: Peter Watts
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Double Star
- De: Robert A. Heinlein
- Narrado por: Bronson Pinchot
- Duración: 6 h y 11 m
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One minute, down-and-out actor Lorenzo Smythe is, as usual, in a bar, drinking away his troubles while watching his career circle the drain. Then a space pilot buys him a drink, and the next thing Smythe knows, he’s shanghaied to Mars. Smythe suddenly finds himself agreeing to the most difficult role of his career: impersonating an important politician who has been kidnapped. Peace with the Martians is at stake, and failure to pull off the act could result in interplanetary war.
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Hugo Award Well Deserved. A+
- De Margaret Pierce en 07-27-20
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Stand on Zanzibar
- De: John Brunner, Bruce Sterling - foreword
- Narrado por: Erik Bergmann
- Duración: 21 h y 16 m
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Niblock House is a rising executive at General Technics, one of a few all-powerful corporations. His work is leading General Technics to the forefront of global domination, both in the marketplace and politically - it's about to take over a country in Africa. Donald Hogan is his roommate, a seemingly sheepish bookworm. But Hogan is a spy, and he's about to discover a breakthrough in genetic engineering that will change the world...and kill him. Society is squeezed into hive-living madness by god-like mega computers and mass-marketed psychedelic drugs.
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perfect audio experience
- De Darryl en 03-24-14
De: John Brunner, y otros
Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre A Case of Conscience
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- Kindle Customer
- 06-29-23
Great listen
Very slow start. Had to concentrate, which is fine with me. Point well expressed and taken.
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- Peter
- 06-04-13
Fantastic Concept Played Out Well
Blish's concept of involving a man of the cloth to assess the advisability of human contact with an alien species is an outstanding entry in the seldom-touched interface between religion and sci-fi. This is complemented by masterful story-pacing and execution reminiscent of the Foundation Trilogy's economy of crisp plot progression. However, this applies only to "Book One" of the novel, which is the novella as Blish originally wrote it. "Book Two" is his attempt to make it into a full novel, and I almost wish I stopped at Book One. Nevertheless, an outstanding piece of work that should be on any serious reader's shelf--or Audible library.
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- Nathan
- 08-27-15
Sci-fi first, thought provoking theological second
Have you ever wonder how the Catholic church would deal with sentient extraterrestrial contact? This is a science fiction story first and a thought provoking theological and philosophical study second. Originally written as a novella, and then expanded into a novel it very much feels like two separate stories.
The strong story is of biologist, biochemist and Jesuit priest Fr. Ramon Ruiz-Sanchez. He is part of a scientific mission to determine what kind of relationship, if any, Earth should establish with the Lithians. A sentient lizard like species with no religion or concept of morality, yet instinctively established an idealistic Christian society. This causes the Priest to reach a rather unexpected, but plausible once explained, conclusion dealing with an area of theology I was unfamiliar with. I won't spoil the surprise but it causes a crisis of faith he must struggle with both internally and with the church.
The other weaker story deals with an alien egg being brought to Earth, raised essentially isolated in a lab, and introduced into human society. Without morals (not in their biology) he challenges the establishment and human nature.
The world is very well developed and thought out. The aliens are well realized, they are not just 'different humans.' They are lizard like who think differently and even scientifically evolved differently due to a lack of metals. It is well thought out and described.
However, like any classic science fiction the future didn't turn out the way the story tells it. Earth cities have turned into underground 'shelters' due to the nuclear cold war scare. It's an interesting alternative take and nothing too jarring. Interesting how influence of talk show personality and celebrity culture still relevant today.
Dealing with religion themes can be difficult but I thought it was handled well, with respect and the author has done his research.
In fact, I found the forward most interesting. The author accounts the feedback he'd received from theological scholars, including the actual Church's guidelines on dealing with extraterrestrials. Essentially there are three possibilities, the aliens have no soul, they have a soul and share our state of having fallen (original sin) or they haven't fallen an are in a state of grace.
If you like heavy themes of philosophy, morality, and not scared off by religious themes give it a read.
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- Kevin
- 02-22-13
Interesting story, okay performance
I read this on my quest to read all the Hugo SCI-FI best novel award winners. This one the award in 1959 and is no longer in print. Could not find it on amazon, but audible had it. As with much of the 50s and 60s, the story line is kind of apocalyptic, although this one has a different kind of twist. I will say it makes you think. It is a good book that pays attention to catholic doctrine (you will understand that when you read it) but takes kind of a difficult position on it.
It made me think. I was not sold in the end by the book, but it is thought provoking. The performance is good - not great.
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- Joseph
- 12-14-09
Excellent audio book of a Hugo winning story
I had long been hesitant to listen to this audio book because one of the first reviews was truly awful. I can't begin to guess why that original reviewer bashed this audio book. It's an excellent read of a very good Hugo winning story. I guess the lesson I learned is "you can't always rely on others reviews." This audio book is highly recommended from me.
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- John Strange
- 09-15-22
“It’s perfectly simple...”
Once you understand it. “ This was a tough listen. In the first part, large sections were almost impenetrable. I often retreated to the Kindle text to understand it. The second part was easy listening, although less interesting.
ACOC is a "first contact" novel more about certain aspects of religion (God’s existence and influence on humanity) than on the first and only known alien civilization.
Part One, on the extraterrestrial planet, is the more interesting section but also the more abstruse. The biologist priest’s concerns about this Edenic world felt a bit too early Christian theology - even though that's the author's intent. It’s a new world and he’s deeply concerned about this paradise’s lack of religion? They’re aliens, that’s the least of their differences!
Part Two. back on Earth. is less interesting. Returned to our home planet, the scientists are caught up in the world's problems and the metaphysical religious issues raised by the alien society diminish. That's despite the contrast between the alien paradise and Earth's dystopian present. On the other hand, you can actually listen to the audio book without constantly pausing it and saying "Eh?"
I’d recommend this book to someone looking for food for thought on morality, God and aliens, and religion. It’s perfectly simple once you understand it - but I still think listening to Part One will be a challenge.
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- silverquill
- 07-10-12
Excellent Narration of a Classic
This was my first audiobook, so I was a little skeptical. I ordered it only because it wasn't available as an ebook and it is difficult for me to get print books where I am. I once recorded ebooks as a volunteer for Recordings for the Blind, so I know how difficult the task is. But, this narration was masterfully done with good characterization. It was a pleasure to listen to.
James Blish is one of the pioneers of modern science fiction, and this is one of his seminal works which has served as an inspiration to many contemporary authors as many of them readily acknowledge. It must be evaluated in view of the time in which it was written. Blish explores issues that are timeless, but may take other forms in this postmodern area, or be completely ignored in the fads of our time with its obsession with apocalyptic and dystopian themes.
This book made quite an impression on me when I read it many years ago when it was breaking new ground in science-fiction. It is still captivating, though the ending is weaker than I had remembered.
Listening to this as an audiobook gave a new perspective which I really enjoyed.
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- Linda
- 06-16-09
Worth a read
This sci fi novel was written in 1958 as taking place in the future, i.e., the early twenty-first century! While that future time has arrived, luckily the world envisioned has not! The story raises issues worth considering. It starts on a planet in another solar system that is just a bit too perfect and ends on the moon. But much of the novel takes place on earth, but not one I'd want to live on. Anyone having familar with the bomb cellars of the 1950's and the drills at school for what to do when the atomic bomb is dropped will understand why/how the author came up with it. It was a good listen -- I doubt I would have enjoyed it as much if I'd read it instead.
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- John
- 12-30-14
Timeless story
Read this a long time ago and found it interesting. This time it is much more engaging. Perhaps it might be that it is because I am a practicing Catholic, but the questions that are raised resonate and interest me. Do get this one.
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- Percy
- 04-09-17
Too deep in both science and religion .
Just what I said in the header. The story is a good idea, it just got wat too philosophical.
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