Short Science Fiction Collection 008


Lu par LibriVox Volunteers

(3.9 étoiles; 125 critiques)

Explore the imaginative world of Alan E. Nourse in this curated collection of ten short stories, showcasing his unique blend of science fiction and medical insight. Written between 1954 and 1963, these tales reflect Nourse's journey from a practicing physician to a celebrated author, offering a glimpse into the possibilities of science and the human experience.

Nourse's stories often delve into themes of exploration, ethics in medicine, and the impact of technology on society. Each narrative invites listeners to ponder the implications of scientific advancements while engaging with characters who navigate the complexities of their worlds. This anthology serves as a compelling introduction to Nourse's work, highlighting his ability to weave thought-provoking scenarios with rich storytelling.

As part of the LibriVox Science-Fiction Collection, this volume not only celebrates Nourse's contributions to the genre but also provides a platform for new listeners to discover his literary legacy. Whether you are a long-time fan of science fiction or new to the genre, this collection offers a fascinating sampling of Nourse's imaginative storytelling.

Chapitres

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Circus 19:34 Lu par Daniele
The Coffin Cure 29:40 Lu par James Christopher
Letter of the Law 42:54 Lu par Daniele
The Link 36:28 Lu par woggy298
Meeting of the Board 35:32 Lu par Corey M. Snow
My Friend Bobby 21:52 Lu par Mooseboy Alfonzo
The Native Soil 46:56 Lu par Larissa Little
An Ounce of Cure 10:54 Lu par Hector
PRoblem 28:32 Lu par RainyDayNinja
Second Sight 27:19 Lu par Allegra

Critiques

really good


(5 étoiles)

well done even with thick accents

good and bad


(3 étoiles)

The good ones are good and the bad ones are bad. There were a couple of stories which were just badly written or just not appealing to me, there were a couple of stories where the reading or recording quality made me skip them. These compilations with various readers are a mixed bag. Listen and enjoy, skip what you don’t like. Worth a listen

good stories


(3.5 étoiles)

Most of the readers were very good; however, one was difficult to understand and made many mistakes in pronunciation, e.g., bowel for bowl, and mispronounced “live” in the context in which it was used in the story.

perfectly understandable


(4 étoiles)

Accent yes but English is excellent and pronunciation superb.

one of the readers half mumbles with a heavy accent.


(2 étoiles)

Loving it!


(5 étoiles)

Wonderful stories. Thank the volunteers for bringing these to life.


(3 étoiles)

If you can't pronounce it don't volunteer. the Frenchman's accent on some of the stories was too thick. I barely understood what the man was saying sometimes, well spoken but his pronunciation of many words was so off it didn't even make sense.

pretty good


(3 étoiles)

would be better if people who can't speak English without a severe accent wouldn't try