Beggars and Choosers

By: Nancy Kress

Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki, Cassandra Campbell, Mirron Willis, Kirsten Potter

In a future America strangely altered by genetic modifications, millions of ordinary people are supported by the efforts of handsome and intellectually-superior gene-modified humans. These, in turn, are running scared in the face of the near-superhuman powers of the Sleepless, radically altered humans who have their own agenda for humanity. The Sleepless have withdrawn from the rest of the race to an island retreat, from which they periodically release dazzling scientific advances. Most of the world is on the verge of collapse, overburdened by a population of jobless drones and racked by the results of irresponsible genetic research and nanotechnology. Will the world be saved? And for whom?©1994 Nancy Kress (P)2009 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"An excellent and thoughtful work of science." (Publishers Weekly)
"Beggars and Choosers will terrify, delight, enrage, and engage." (School Library Journal)
"Fearlessly addresses a host of ethical quandaries while simultaneously relating a vivid tale of people trapped by their biological destinies." (Library Journal)

good story

this one took me a little while to get into, but it was interesting when I did

Highly recommend

Like most great Science Fiction the author was very forward thinking. At the conclusion of the novel I was surprised to hear how long ago it was written because the subjects are so timely.

a great continuation of a great series.

this book to raises so many questions about the nature of society, and what holds us together and keeps us apart. very relevant to current events.

Narration and plot are both winners

The characters and differing view points were are very believable. Some imaginative "whatifs" were fun to see play out. I will be searching for more by the author Nancy Kress!

Pretty good

Excellent except for Drew's voice actor. I found his voice grating. I hope Lizzie is in the next book.