Tarnsman of Gor Audiobook, by John Norman Play Audiobook Sample

Tarnsman of Gor Audiobook

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Read By: Ralph Lister Publisher: Brilliance Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.88 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: June 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781441843012

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

20

Longest Chapter Length:

38:34 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

13:20 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

23:10 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

1

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Publisher Description

Tarl Cabot has always believed himself to be a citizen of Earth. He has no inkling that his destiny is far greater than the small planet he has inhabited for the first twenty-odd years of his life. One frosty winter night in the New England woods, he finds himself transported to the planet of Gor, also known as Counter-Earth, where everything is dramatically different from anything he has ever experienced. It emerges that Tarl is to be trained as a Tarnsman, one of the most honored positions in the rigid, caste-bound Gorean society. He is disciplined by the best teachers and warriors that Gor has to offer…but to what end?

This is the first book of John Norman's popular and controversial Gorean Saga, a series of novels the author began in 1967 with Tarnsman of Gor and are now considered cult classics. This audiobook is based on the definitive edition recently published by E-Books.

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"Fun quick read. That reminds me of Conan and John Carter of Mars. Guy finds out that his father is really from Counter Earth,also known as Gor. And gets taken to Gor and trained as a Warrior. He is given the mission to steal the Home Stone from a nearby city.But all kinds of things go wrong,and by the time they are solved the city is in ruins."

— Newt (4 out of 5 stars)

Tarnsman of Gor Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.04347826086957 out of 53.04347826086957 out of 53.04347826086957 out of 53.04347826086957 out of 53.04347826086957 out of 5 (3.04)
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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I read this book a long time ago. Despite the anti-womanhood aspects of this book (and, as I understand it, the series), which borders of being misogynistic, there are some 'thinking' elements in this book which made it worth my time to read. "

    — Nathan, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " i actually read all the John Norman Gor series - those he didn't write i couldn't get into. the later books in the series start to recycle plots. "

    — Nilquest, 2/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Swords, sandal, chicks in light bondage, and a hero who always wins the day. "

    — Dev, 1/23/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Halfway through the book,my bullshit alarm went off. I won't say more except to say this work is offensive to women. "

    — Heinz, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " My only attempt at reading sci-fi. Is this even considered sci fi? There's like 27 books in the series. I only made it through half of book four. "

    — Danine, 1/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I LOVED this series as a teen. But even then I remember just skipping the pages and pages of boring sex and S&M text. "

    — Roger, 12/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I can't remember these books very well other than they were horribly sexist and I had to hide from my Mom when I read them. I think if I went back to read them again I'd be shocked and horrified, so I will leave it to my teenage affection and not sully the memory of enjoying the smut. "

    — Felicia, 12/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Yes, I read some of this series while in school. The premise was at first interesting but it became formulaic and same-old-thing after the third book. It's hard to believe there are over twenty books in this series. "

    — Eric, 12/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " For all the hoopla about BDSM aspects of Gor novels, the first couple just read like plane old (slightly misogynistic, admittedly) barbarian adventure novels. I'm sure once I reach the later parts of the series (particularly the female PoV ones) I'll get to the crazy parts. "

    — Chris, 12/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Not for the feminist at heart is this tale of an englishman transported to the savage world of Gor where the men are men and the women are slavegirls. This author has some definite ideas of where a woman's place ought to be but I still found the novel to be fun and look forward to reading more "

    — Pat, 10/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Read this one in high school- don't remember too much about it "

    — D-day, 7/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " was just "eh" for me "

    — Jessica, 1/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This sci-fi/fantasy series was perfect for a horny 14 year old. Heck, I obtained my only education about sex from this series. I would not read them now nor would I be too pleased if my 16 year old son started reading them. "

    — Tom, 12/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " So, I have to admit that I personally adore the books of Gor. Even before I read the novels, I engaged in some pretty heavy gorean roleplay on the SecondLife. The books of Gor are a good mix of kink and fantasy. Added to the great writing, they really make fantastic reads. "

    — Amber, 8/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Though I roll my eyes a lot when reading these books, I really enjoy the world John Norman has created. "

    — Sunshinegirrl, 8/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I read this book a long time ago. Despite the anti-womanhood aspects of this book (and, as I understand it, the series), which borders of being misogynistic, there are some 'thinking' elements in this book which made it worth my time to read. "

    — Nathan, 5/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " What ever happened to the Gor series??? Not acceptable in the age of PC? "

    — Richard, 2/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Though I roll my eyes a lot when reading these books, I really enjoy the world John Norman has created. "

    — Sunshinegirrl, 12/17/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I expected more after reading all the controversy. Snooze. "

    — Tom, 11/24/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " ERB with lots more chained up naked slave girls. "

    — crunch-o-matic, 11/9/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Interesting introduction to the saga. Unfortunately, as I guess may be the case with others in the series, was too short. The world of Gor is a difficult setting to describe in a short novel I suppose "

    — Michael, 11/8/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " at what point does kinky become tedious?about book three.really got tired of listening to the characters discuss the proper ways of disciplining slave girls. wanted to grab them and say "pick up your damn swords, go outside, and kill a fucking monster already." "

    — Varmint, 10/10/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " this book is so badly written that you have to wonder if English was a third language for the author. And he's learned the word "incidentally", and thus uses it whenever possible. I've seen high school kids with a better facility for the language than this. "

    — Mic, 8/27/2010

About Ralph Lister

Enn Reitel is a Scottish actor and impressionist who specializes in voice work, which includes work on the television show The X Factor and the movie Corpse Bride. She is the winner of an AudioFile Earphone Award.