The Star Beast

by Robert A. Heinlein Narrated by Paul Michael Garcia

Overview

A compelling coming-of-age adventure from legendary SF master and multiple New York Times bestseller Robert A. Heinlein

Lummox has been the pet of the Stuart family for generations. With eight legs, a thick hide, and increasingly large size, Lummox is nobody's idea of man's best friend. Nevertheless, John Stuart XI, descendant of the starman who originally brought Lummox back to Earth, loves him. But when Lummox eats a neighbor's car and begins to grow again, the feds decide that enough is enough. John isn't about to let the authorities take his pet away, and with his best friend, Betty, he determines to save Lummox-even if he must forever leave the life he's always known.

Editorial Reviews

AUG/SEP 07 - AudioFile

This superb full-cast narration of Heinlein’s classic will appeal to most science fiction aficionados. As a young man named Johnny attempts to save his alien pet, Lummox, from an unkind future Earth, listeners will be drawn into a seamless and dramatic performance. Gems of the recording include narrator David Baker whose omniscient tones weave the other voices together, and Rodney Hudson, as Undersecretary Kiku, whose exotic accent and keen political wisdom make him unforgettable. Heinlein’s shrewd understanding of human nature emerges effortlessly, evoked by each of the memorable personalities: Johnny’s girlfriend, Betty, and Kiku’s diplomatic staff, to name several. Excellent pacing and a story for those of all ages round out a notable audiobook. C.A. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169904628
Publisher:	Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Publication date:	12/01/2015
Edition description:	Unabridged

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