Space Prison
Tom Godwin
Leído por Mark Nelson
AFTER TWO CENTURIES....The sound came swiftly nearer, rising in pitch and swelling in volume. Then it broke through the clouds, tall and black and beautifully deadly — the Gern battle cruiser, come to seek them out and destroy them. Humbolt dropped inside the stockade, exulting. For two hundred years his people had been waiting for the chance to fight the mighty Gern Empire ... with bows and arrows against blasters and bombs! (Summary from the Gutenberg text)
Capítulos
| 01 Episode 1 | 31:06 | Leído por Mark Nelson |
| 02 Episode 2 | 29:30 | Leído por Mark Nelson |
| 03 Episode 3 | 31:27 | Leído por Mark Nelson |
| 04 Episode 4 | 31:38 | Leído por Mark Nelson |
| 05 Episode 5 | 27:45 | Leído por Mark Nelson |
| 06 Episode 6 | 30:57 | Leído por Mark Nelson |
| 07 Episode 7 | 27:11 | Leído por Mark Nelson |
| 08 Episode 8 | 25:54 | Leído por Mark Nelson |
| 09 Episode 9 | 24:58 | Leído por Mark Nelson |
| 10 Episode 10 | 28:53 | Leído por Mark Nelson |
| 11 Episode 11 | 35:34 | Leído por Mark Nelson |
| 12 Episode 12 | 33:45 | Leído por Mark Nelson |
Reseñas
an unexpected 5 star
jaded_grl
i wasnt to sure about reading this book, a futuristic space book published in 1960 (a year before the first man in space successful mission). but the reader is fantastic in other books so i figured i would give this one a try. its not really about spaceships or travel. a few minutes in the beginning and a few minutes at the end are "in space". its more about people surviving on a planet in impossible conditions. dont get wrapped up in characters, they die fast and the book covers 200 years of life adapting to the planet they are on. its a good book with vague enough descriptions to let your imagination wander. a fast moving story of never say die people.
Expect a history with vignettes
guitarmanvt
Tom Godwin's sprawling tale spans generations, focusing on key people at key moments. If you're looking for deep character development in individuals, you'll be disappointed. But if you're curious how an entire people can adapt, while maintaining a steadfast commitment, you will enjoy this story. (Again, well done, Mark Nelson!)
space Prison
Dragonfly_King
Well somewhat depressing with folks dying all the time. But there is a point to that. Time, is a pivotal player in this exceptional well read story of over coming adversity and its consequences for those who set themselves above other's with the pride that, will, inevitably, come before a fall. Gerat story, really well read by Mark who adds depth to the book with digestible accents and emotion. Fantastic.
simply amazing
simply amazing
A wonderful, powerful gem. Thank goodness I listened. I knew right away that I had to pay attention to this. The best book of my whole life. Big thank you to my gf for helping me find it. I am a more refined person to have had this experience and its impact on me is profound. I love this book. Can't wait for space barbarians.
Now one of my top favorites!
CMS of PA
An absolutely terrific story enhanced by a most excellent reader. Yes, please, someone turn this into a screenplay and a blockbuster movie. It's even already primed for sequels. A tale of the human spirit surviving and triumphing in the face of overwhelming odds. The title made me reluctant to listen but I am very glad I finally did.
it is 4:55 AM...
A LibriVox Listener
...and I have been listening since I went to bed, unable to sleep. I enjoyed this story and the narrator so thoughly that I know the characters and plot will weave their way into my world. The part where a blizzard played a pivotal role and the description of how the main character and his "Merkat" were effected by the cold had such an emotional effect on me that my (controlled, yet manly sobbing) woke my wife and she asked "..if I was ok?"...to which I reply between sobs, "That little Merkat was so brave...why did he have to..??.(sob)" . I didn't cry at my Grandma's funeral...but this ?? (love you Grandma) I will write this into a screenplay/stage play for my high school students. (I reserve the right to play the Merkat) Sorry, this is such a crazy review..... ......I LOVE THIS STORY! Thank you Mr Nelson for all of your outstanding work!
Episodic other-world adventure
picfixer
A few thousand earth men and women engage in a grim and unrelenting fight for survival on a violently hostile planet. As the years and then the generations pass, the thousands are reduced to only a handful who are kept alive by a burning desire to wreak vengeance on the alien overlords who marooned them. I must admit Tom Godwin isn't my favorite sci fi author, and this isn't one of my favorite, vintage sci fi novels. Nevertheless it is entertaining, thanks in a large measure to Mark Nelson's excellent reading.
Generational World Building
leirbag
Epic saga told across generations. I love the exposure it gives to seeing the history over this span. But you don't lose the individuals. You come to know and care about those you meet. Loved the world building, the fortitude of the people, the leadership shown. Mark Nelson does a great job reading. I always love listening to a great sci-fi book that he reads.