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How Great Science Fiction Works
- De: Gary K. Wolfe, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Gary K. Wolfe
- Duración: 12 h y 31 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,420
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2,151
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 2,111
Robots, spaceships, futuristic megacities, planets orbiting distant stars. These icons of science fiction are now in our daily news. Science fiction, once maligned as mere pulp, has motivated cutting-edge scientific research, inspired new technologies, and changed how we view everyday life - and its themes and questions permeate popular culture. Take an unparalleled look at the influence, history, and greatest works of science fiction with illuminating insights and fascinating facts about this wide-ranging genre.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Great, But Not What I Expected . . .
- De AC en 06-06-16
- How Great Science Fiction Works
- De: Gary K. Wolfe, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Gary K. Wolfe
A Deep Dive into Sci-fi with a Progressive lens
Revisado: 03-16-25
How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe is an engaging lecture series that explores the evolution of the genre, its major themes, and the impact of key authors and works. Wolfe's deep knowledge and passion for science fiction shine through.
However, it's important to note that the course leans heavily into progressive political interpretations of the genre. Listeners with left-leaning views will likely resonate with the lecturer's perspective, while right-leaning sci-fi fans may find themselves frequently disagreeing with his analysis, as the lecture assumes the necessity of feminism, the pervasiveness of racism, and the threat of climate change. That said, even those who take issue with the political slant can still gain a great deal from the historical and literary insights presented—especially regarding the pulp era and the golden age of sci-fi magazines.
Regardless of political background, this course offers a well-researched overview of science fiction's development. Right-leaning listeners may need to take some points with a grain of salt, but they’ll still come away with a list of works and authors that they'll want to read.
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The Face
- The Demon Princes Series, Book 4
- De: Jack Vance
- Narrado por: Stefan Rudnicki
- Duración: 8 h y 44 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 53
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 44
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 44
The fourth Demon Prince, Lens Larque, combines murderous criminality with a taste for horrific practical jokes. Escaping Gersen once, Larque flees to his home world of Dar Sai, known for its strange mating rituals and the violent winner-take-all game of hadaul. Gersen follows his quarry to the milder world of Methel, where Larque plans a revengeful prank on a wealthy man. Gersen has a more final vengeance in mind.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Unexpected ending
- De Andrew en 01-13-23
- The Face
- The Demon Princes Series, Book 4
- De: Jack Vance
- Narrado por: Stefan Rudnicki
Unexpected ending
Revisado: 01-13-23
I didn’t see it coming; I was prepared to be disappointed with this 4th entry in the Demon Princes series when Vance cleverly ties all of his loose ends up in the last few minutes of the work. In the end I was wholly satisfied and can’t wait to start the final book in the series.
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The Palace of Love
- The Demon Princes Series, Book 3
- De: Jack Vance
- Narrado por: Stefan Rudnicki
- Duración: 7 h y 35 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 52
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 45
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 46
Among worlds populated by slave-takers and poisoners, Kirth Gersen is hunting the third Demon Prince, Viole Falushe, an Earthman who conceals his true identity while ruling a remote planet from his decadent Palace of Love. Posing as a journalist and accompanied by the mad poet Navarth, Gersen infiltrates the palace and uncovers a history of erotic obsession. Somewhere among the revelers lurks Falushe, whom Gersen schemes to identify, before delivering harsh justice.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great performance of a sci-fi classic!
- De Anonymous User en 09-09-24
- The Palace of Love
- The Demon Princes Series, Book 3
- De: Jack Vance
- Narrado por: Stefan Rudnicki
Great Vance Sci Fi Detective story
Revisado: 01-08-23
Vance is one of my favorite authors but I’d previously only read his Fantasy works. He’s as masterful at world building in the Sci Fi genre as he is with the Fantasy series of the Dying Earth and Lyonesse.
I like the reader a lot. He offers a good neutral baseline while also providing some subtle vocal accents to secondary characters; it’s subtle enough so that it’s easy to identify which character is talking while not making a mockery of them (eg, assigning a ridiculous Scottish accent to a character).
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