An epic novel of human expansion across the stars
This brilliant science fiction novel constructs a blueprint of mankind's history—social, political, economic, scientific, and religious—for the next eighteen thousand years. Through a series of adventures, it illustrates clear, focused ideas about our birthright and our destiny.
Since this 1982 debut, Mike Resnick has emerged as one of the most honored science fiction authors of his time, picking up forty-odd Hugo and Nebula nominations and awards. He has set twenty-five novels and a novella in the future that was outlined in this book. Now, those who missed it the first time around can catch up on this mind-boggling, all-encompassing precedent to Resnick's fiction.
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"4.5 to 5.0 stars. I am a huge Mike Resnick fan and I am also a huge fan of the "universe building" genre of SF. Resnick's Birthright universe is an excellent example and this book takes the reader through 12,000 years of Man's rise and (ultimately) Man's fall. A terrific read and highly recommended." — Stephen (5 out of 5 stars)
"4.5 to 5.0 stars. I am a huge Mike Resnick fan and I am also a huge fan of the "universe building" genre of SF. Resnick's Birthright universe is an excellent example and this book takes the reader through 12,000 years of Man's rise and (ultimately) Man's fall. A terrific read and highly recommended."
“Birthright is a kaleidoscope image of humanity’s strengths and weaknesses, a patchwork quilt of vivid assumptions on just what being human is all about. And at the heart of that question are answers which reveal the seeds of humanity’s ultimate downfall.”
“Birthright is a kind of magicked mirror, where we find our own image amid strange scenes, with alien companions. It’s well worth your attention.”
“Resnick has a beautiful style, his characterizations are well handled and his descriptions vivid. The situations his characters face are exciting and clearly presented.”
" The only book I have ever read where the main character was directly the human race. Very interesting... sorta in the vein of a foundation series but more historical and the individuals don't matter..it is all about the "character" of man "
" A novel of expanding visions of a distant future where man, or something like him, rises to dominate the galaxy, not always wisely. "
" Pretty good read. Took me a bit to get into it. Takes the long view. Not what I expected, but worth the time. "
" This is a boring book... The scope is interesting, but nothing ever happens that makes me want to continue reading. That's why I didn't finish it. "
" One of the few books that I have read more than ten times, I enjoyed it that much. Well crafted, very approachable. "
Mike Resnick (1942–2020) was a multiaward–winning author and editor of science fiction. His awards include five Hugo Awards and a Nebula Award. He wrote more than seventy novels and published more than two dozen story collections, as well as mystery novels and screenplays. He was editor and creator of Galaxy’s Edge magazine and edited more than forty fiction anthologies. His work has been translated into twenty-six languages, and his papers are in the Special Collections Library of the University of South Florida in Tampa.
Tom Weiner, a dialogue director and voice artist best known for his roles in video games and television shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Transformers, is the winner of eight Earphones Awards and Audie Award finalist. He is a former member of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
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