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The Skylark of Space

Skylark Series #1

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The Skylark of Space

By: E. E. "Doc" Smith
Narrated by: Reed McColm
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 Brilliant government scientist Richard Seaton discovers a remarkable faster-than-light fuel that will power his interstellar spaceship, The Skylark. His ruthless rival, Marc DuQuesne, and the sinister World Steel Corporation will do anything to get their hands on the fuel. They kidnap Seaton's fiancée and friends, unleashing a furious pursuit and igniting a burning desire for revenge that will propel The Skylark across the galaxy and back.Hi-fi sci-fi: don't miss the rest of the Skylark series.©1946 E. E. "Doc" Smith (P)2007 Books in Motion Adventure Genre Fiction Ghosts Historical Fiction Horror Movie, TV & Video Game Tie-Ins Science Fiction Space Opera Supernatural Thriller & Suspense Scary Fiction Haunted Interstellar Paranormal
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Firstly, the read is quite good, though it’s sad to say that more than one voice would raise the performance to another level. Reed reads well, but his voices (though admirably performed) become a little similar toward the end. It would be the same with any one reader I would posit.

As far as the book itself is concerned, I read it myself in the early 80’s and so have a memory of how it went. The pacing was good, though the language is definitely if it’s time, as is the dynamics.

A rollicking beginning to a Soace Opera classic series.

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