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Citizen of the Galaxy

By: Robert A. Heinlein
Narrated by: Grover Gardner
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In a distant galaxy of colonized planets, the atrocity of slavery is alive and well. Young Thorby was just another bedraggled orphan boy sold at auction, but his new owner, Baslim, is not the disabled beggar he appears to be. Adopting Thorby as his son, Baslim fights relentlessly as an abolitionist spy. When the authorities close in on Baslim, Thorby must find his own way in a hostile galaxy. Joining with the Free Traders, a league of merchant princes, Thorby must find the courage to live by his wits and fight his way up from society's lowest rung. But Thorby's destiny will be forever changed when he discovers the truth about his own identity.

Citizen of the Galaxy is a suspenseful tale of adventure, coming of age, and interstellar conflict by science fiction's Grand Master.

©2003 The Robert A. and Virginia Heinlein Prize Trust (P)2013 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction Space Opera Space Interstellar Adventure
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nice listing

it was a good story. it was well written and well read. I will definitely be looking up more from this author.

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I was surprised

I had low expectations for this book, but it was part of a 2 for 1 sale and I had the credits. By the end I was looking for sequels and other materials in this universe. Great story of a coming of age young man who overcame a lot of obstacles to become a leader. The story was great, the voice acting was great, and I wish there was a series, movie, or book sequel to continue this universe.

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Fast moving development of unique worlds

Wonderful development of an interesting chat who takes us across a cultural landscape and explores the evils of slavery and attempts to end it and a distant galaxy

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great read

great read, wished it had a more conclusive ending. but great concepts in here!

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An enjoyable tale, but…

A good story, but it suddenly ended. It should have been continued to a more fulfilling conclusion.

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Wonderful

Even better now, than it was when I read it as a child. Love it!

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Love his writing.

Too bad he is gone. I have always loved his writing, from something as easy to read as this one to the more complicated Stranger in a Strange Land or Time Enough for Love.. He just knew how to write. Of course, it was somewhat easier for him and other founding fathers of Science Fiction, they were writing of subjects never before written, so the ideas were many and manifold. Everything from habitable Mars or Venus to Interplanetary travel was fodder for them to write about.
I just wish he had written more of Lazarus Long. It would have been cool to have another book after he was Picked up by his "Sisters", at the end of the biggest book he is in.
I have always hated hanging endings where you have to imagine the endings actuality... I prefer things spelled out.

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he did it again

a great story going from slavery to riches. Heinlein the master storyteller does it again!

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Great for remote workers!

I truly was disappointed that the book ended. I like something playing while I work, and I loved this.

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Wonderful book

Amazing that a book written in the 50’s can resonate today.
This is a good read and Grover Gardner is the perfect reader

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