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Starswarm
- Letto da: Lloyd James
- Durata: 10 ore
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Sintesi dell'editore
One day, finally daring to ask the voice some tough questions, Kip discovers that his computer scientist parents implanted an artificial intelligence chip in his skull, which connects with a powerful mainframe computer via satellite. He also learns that his parents died under suspicious circumstances and that his very existence is a well-kept secret that will soon come to light - putting his own life and the whole of outpost Starswarm in grave danger.
"An extremely strong story....plenty of suspenseful action in a well-realized setting." (Booklist)
"This is one you won't want to miss. [A] taut, credible, fast-paced adventure story." (Science Fiction Chronicle)
"SF veteran Pournelle demonstrates his gift for traditional SF adventures in this coming-of-age tale that combines fast-paced action with...an appealing protagonist." (Library Journal)
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- claudia
- 12/09/2019
Molto molto bello ed interessante!
Molto avvolgente con tanti riferimenti molto interessanti. . . . . . . . .
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Generale4 out of 5 stars
- L.
- 11/05/2007
Genius
I think the Heinlein book others are referring to is actually, "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress"… and there ARE many similarities to that book (AND to "Citizen of the Galaxy" also, I guess).
MANY of us grew up on Heinlein,. There's "young Heinlein" (directed mostly at kids, about kids).. and there's the "Older Heinlein" that is more adult oriented.
However, the genius in Pournelle's work is that he knows "people".
MANY of us that actually grew up to be Professional Engineers (and such) remember "Young Heinlein" and we went back to re-read those books as adults at some point, and then we are kind of disappointed at how "young an audience" those books were actually written for. Pournelle has taken a "Young Heinlein TYPE" of story, and written it for Adults. NO ONE likes thinking about their favorite TYPES of stories being "For kids"… Pournelle has bridged the gap.. many have tried to do it over the years (probably without knowing themselves what they were trying to do), but Pournelle has actually DONE IT (and probably KNOWS he did it).
Kudos Pournelle!!!! I'd give it 5 stars, but it's not "the book I judge all others by"… however, I've already sold 8 more friends on buying it to read (or listen to)… It's that good.
There's just no GOOD way to explain the essence of the story itself except to say, "it's the Heinlein-type book you THOUGHT you were going back to re-read as an adult"…
45 persone l'hanno trovata utile
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
- Raul G
- 30/08/2008
Well written and mysterious
I am always better at saying what I feel, rather than writing it. So this review may not be well-written. In short, the book is great. I've read it twice since I purchased it. The author develops the characters in a wonderful way and it's hard to tell where the book is heading as it develops. I am always a fan of books which take in the future, but which are realistic in what might actually happen as the human race advances in technology. This book does a great job at describing places, events, and the state of the government.I was truly amazed when I found out who the voice was in Kip's head. This book is definately worth getting.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
- Lifesavr
- 04/10/2009
Enjoyable Story
I guess this reminded me of my younger years reading Sci-Fi books, where the major character was a young boy coming of age. It has to do with a wrong done to his parents that needs to be corrected. This is your basic Good vs. Evil story. But I liked all the characters and wanted to know what happened to them. I liked the high end techno stuff in the book, made it very up to date. Actually listen to the complete book in one day. That is another nice thing about it, the book is long. I wish there was more by this author on Audible.
9 persone l'hanno trovata utile
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
- Lars
- 24/07/2007
Heinlein??? For this book who cares.
I am a Huge fan of Robert Heinlein's books for adult readers.
After seeing the reviews above comparing this to Heinlein's book, I listened to this book before hearing or reading 'Citizen of the Galaxy' and I really enjoyed it. The story is well written, and half way through, I couldn't put it down.
This is good Science Fiction. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a good listen.
9 persone l'hanno trovata utile
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
- Nelson G. Usry
- 03/02/2008
Good Read
I got this book after listening to Jerry on the TWIT podcast. It was a thought provoking sci-fi adventure that will appeal to younger readers as well as older readers. I can't help but think that Jerry has a not-to-subtle message to today's business and industry.
But don't get lost in that. This was an imaginative tale and a superbly written story.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
- Emmagemma
- 18/09/2007
Excellent!
This is an excellent tale in good science fiction fashion. Its the type of tale that you cannot wait to get back to. I highly recomment it for readers of all ages.
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Generale4 out of 5 stars
- Natasha
- 28/12/2006
Good book, but!
I liked this book a lot, the main players were likable. However I think this book is spot on with a few cosmetic changes to Robert Heimlines book "Citizen of the Galaxy". That doesn’t make it bad just very similar to something I already listened too.
6 persone l'hanno trovata utile
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- breckoz
- 15/09/2013
Reminds me of Heinlein
Starswarm reminded me of a Heinlein read. This book is similar in some respects to Citizen of the Galaxy, but there is also some other aspects, such as, alien and artificial intelligence, that are explored. The story is about a child coming of age who discovers that he has a God like voice in his head. This entity tutors and helps him on his adventures. The child is raised by a guardian on a alien world that can be classified as hostile. His identity and reason for being there has been kept a secret and is slowly discovered throughout the novel. The child acts fairly adult for his age, which can make a coming of age story more enjoyable for everyone. The narration was great and I didn't have a dull or boring moment to complain about.
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Generale4 out of 5 stars
- Hyrum Knudsen
- 13/01/2007
Not bad
Not a bad effort for the team that put together this audiobook. Because the book itself is very derivitive of Robert Heinlien's "Citizen of the Galaxy" and a book by Orson Scott Card I would normaly rate it very low. However, the production values and performance of the Narrator save this otherwise mediocre story.
5 persone l'hanno trovata utile
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
- Benjamin Johnson
- 01/01/2008
Instant Classic
As a big fan of the Fantasy and Sci-Fi genres, I was extremely pleased with this audiobook. The pace of the story never leaves a dull moment and you will find yourself looking forward to your next session, even if it is your commute to work.
There aren't many books that I can recommend across the board, but this is definitely one of them. Like the Chronicles of Narnia, it may be enjoyed by young and old alike. Jerry does a fantastic job of pulling in technology, pushing the imagination, and making it all believable at the same time.
The only thing left wanting is a couple of more books to round out a series. Keep them coming.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- I Cullen
- 07/01/2023
A Really Enjoyable Listen!
A really enjoyable listen. I loved the story line, a little out of the ordinary with Heroes, Villains and a plant! What’s not to love. I highly recommend this Audio Book.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Fred Rainbow
- 10/09/2022
Excellent reading
A terrific story, read brilliantly. The narrator really makes this a compelling and enjoyable listen.
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Generale4 out of 5 stars
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Lettura4 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Carlo
- 26/07/2022
Interesting reasonably paced book
Although it took a few chapters to properly get into this audio book, once hooked it developed into the audio version of the proverbial page turner.
The characters were interesting and well rounded; I was invested in each of them. The only discordant note was the abrupt ending. Apart from that it was a thoroughly enjoyable listen.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Lady B S Lewis
- 22/06/2022
Great Story
Honestly I wasn't sure what to expect as I'd never read anything by the author before. You can be assured I'm looking up more books already!
A great little find. A strong story with no weak threads. My only niggle was a rather abrupt ending - although I guess thats not a bad thing in a way as it did leave me wanting more. I don't see a listing of another book following on but I would greatly appreciate one.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Jason
- 01/05/2022
Entertainment for the whole family
I had to listen to this before allowing my 9 year old to do so. A really well written family adventure story. I had initial doubts about the quality of the recording but the narrator was so good that I my doubts were swept away
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Generale4 out of 5 stars
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Lettura4 out of 5 stars
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Storia4 out of 5 stars
- Anna
- 13/02/2022
Good story with some thought-provoking ideas.
Good story with some thought-provoking ideas which held my attention until towards the end when it became quite militaristic with some rather unpalatable (to me) macho overtones. The threads eventually tied together well with a fairly satisfying ending.
There was much I liked about the story. The central character was interesting as were the indigenous inhabitants of the planet. Not quite 5 star and probably only just 4 but overall, I enjoyed it.
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Generale4 out of 5 stars
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Lettura3 out of 5 stars
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Storia4 out of 5 stars
- Johnny
- 19/12/2021
Holism kids story
Kind of book that the family would like dated but still a good story almost like the famous five but in space
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Christopher William Abram
- 25/10/2021
pageturner
for me the definition of a great book is one you can bot put down. this is one of those. if you like sci-fi and suspense, go for it.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Louis V.
- 10/09/2021
Pournelle always good.
It's Jerry Pournelle and these are never anything but good. It's clearly a youth hero story with a youth target but is none the worse for that.
Presentation is good also.
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Generale4 out of 5 stars
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Lettura3 out of 5 stars
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Storia4 out of 5 stars
- Mara
- 24/10/2014
Interesting story, mediocre narration
The story was quite interesting and original enough to enjoy. Well paced, too. I especially enjoyed the idea of the artificial intelligence (AI) chip in the boy's head, as well as some other surprises of the planet.
The problem though was the narrator. I can't say that he was exactly bad, he tried to vary the voices and to put emotions into them. That he managed good enough. But - oh my - I hate his voice as such, the vibe to it! I can't stand it, it gives a very weird feeling to the book and it totally doesn't fit well with it. And he can't make woman's voices at all! It felt VERY weird to listen to him as Gwen, the AI, you couldn't picture a woman there even in your wildest dreams and you have to listen to it a lot and pretend you understand it as a woman speaking. I have to admit, it put me off a bit. I don't know what could've been the solution - maybe another narrator for women roles... Or a different narrator altogether.
But to conclude - the story beat the narration and it's a good choice of a book to listen to.