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The Best of Cordwainer Smith
- Narrated by: Sean Runnette
- Length: 15 hrs and 7 mins
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Publisher's Summary
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.
"Scanners Live in Vain"
Adam Stone has found a way for men to cross deep space alive - a discovery that might kill him.
"The Lady Who Sailed the Soul"
Helen America voyages to the stars - and into a timeless legend of romance.
"Alpha Ralpha Boulevard"
They thought it was a road to a dream that lasts forever - but dreams are made to be broken.
"The Ballad of Lost C'Mell"
Never has there been a girl quite like C'mell. She's not even human - but she's all woman.
And eight more stunning stories by a man who dreamed the future.
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- jas
- 05-11-2017
great book
it was a great book, well worth a listen, will listen to it at least once more.
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- Rose
- 03-03-2021
gap between stories
could do with a slightly longer gsp between stories. it would help you digest them better
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- Erika
- 23-09-2020
Best ever SF
Awesome SF! Cordwainer Smith has a unique way of looking at the future. So different to other SF authors I have read.
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